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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The only people on the platform at the station when the Cardinal arrived were ________________.
(a) Children.
(b) A mountain family.
(c) A group of tourists.
(d) A group of young men.

2. Where does the Cardinal put his priestly garb when he decides to take it off in order to prevent being recognized?
(a) Trash.
(b) He wears it inside out.
(c) A bus station.
(d) He put it in his pocket.

3. Father Prisbek reveals he was brought to the location _______ days ago to get ready for the Cardinal's arrival.
(a) Three.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

4. How many ticket booths were open when the Cardinal arrived at the train station?
(a) One.
(b) Zero.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

5. Somewhere in the unseen kitchens, a radio played ___________ in the beginning of the chapter.
(a) Rock music.
(b) The national anthem.
(c) Military music.
(d) Dance music.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Krasnoy argues with the Cardinal, saying that most of the _________ agree with what he has to say.

3. One of the policemen point out the ___________ school people, saying they are all right by him.

4. Father Prisbek insists that the Cardinal is probably a closer friend to ___________ than ever he was.

5. What does the Cardinal say when the policemen ask for his last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the location to which the Cardinal Bem is being taken?

2. What does Cardinal Bem see in the church he visits which makes him realize that the Catholics really are the ones trying to kill him?

3. What does the colonel reveal to the Cardinal about the attempt that was made on his life?

4. Why is Cardinal Bem not surprised to hear that the Security Police are denying they have the Cardinal in custody?

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

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

7. What does the Cardinal Bem learn from the Deputy Minister when he places the phone call?

8. What is the reasoning Cardinal Bem gives for the people he is with to release him from their custody?

9. What does Cardinal Bem see when he is being driven in his car by Joseph?

10. What leads the Cardinal to continue being suspicious of Father Prisbek and his true intentions?

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