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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stanislaus Lork won the ________ International Prize for Literature.

2. Who does the Cardinal want to contact as this is a person who already knows his identity and voice?

3. It seems the Ministry believes that __________ fanatics were the ones who tried to kill him.

4. Cardinal Bem talks to _______ Poulnikov who is the head of the Security Police as the Cardinal is at his new location.

5. Cardinal Bem wants to prevent __________ amongst his people for things they do not actually understand.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cardinal Bem learn from Father Ley when he contacts him in a discreet way?

2. What is Father Prisbek's reaction to the Cardinal's suggestion that they make a run for it?

3. What happens when the men begin to discuss the author and what happened to the author after his success?

4. What does Father Malik share with the Cardinal upon his return to the residence after the accident?

5. Who gathers together in the kitchen in order to have lunch while the Cardinal is kept at the school?

6. What happens to the Cardinal when the car loses control on the road and crashes into another car?

7. What is confusing to the Cardinal about the transportation that the Security Police use to escort him away?

8. Who was hurt in the accident that the Cardinal and Joseph were involved in?

9. What does Cardinal Bem begin to think about Father Prisbek and his loyalty?

10. What religious celebrations are going to be happening during the time when the Archbishop wants to give his address?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of a Catholic terrorist organization is one that many people may not have realized could exist.

Part 1: How do you think a Catholic reconciles the action of killing with the commandment not to kill?

Part 2: Why do you think a religious person could be driven to become a terrorist?

Part 3: Why do you think that the Catholics are the ones who are terrorists rather than the Episcopalians?

Essay Topic 2

When the Cardinal enters the church and sees the woman who tried to kill him, he realizes it truly is the Catholics who are trying to kill him.

Part 1: Why do you think one religious group would want to hurt another?

Part 2: Do you think the concept of religion should prohibit violence entirely?

Part 3: How would you feel if you found out someone wanted to kill you for something you believed in?

Essay Topic 3

The Cardinal does seem most concerned about the safety of his people, rather than listening to what the government wants him to do.

Part 1: Why do you think governments try to get religious leaders to talk to their people about government issues?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal can't simply ignore what the government says?

Part 3: Why do you think the Cardinal's top priority is the safety of his people?

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