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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. The policemen decide there is too much __________ involved in reporting the crime of Cardinal Bem in that area.

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

3. The Major talks to the Cardinal about the __________, or the bad popes he used to hear of when he was younger.

4. What is the women in the scarf doing after the accident that the Cardinal endures?

5. Father Malik tells the Cardinal that the _________ are responsible for the attempt on his life.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

4. What was the story begin the favorite local author which is discussed by the men who are eating in the kitchen?

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

6. What does the Cardinal do in order to hide his identity from others?

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

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

9. What happens when the car is stopped at the security checkpoint by the real police?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of power is one which is explored in great detail in this novel. Power is what everyone wants, but it seems that no one can share it.

Part 1: Why is power something of importance to those in government?

Part 2: Why is power something of importance to those in the church?

Part 3: Can the church and the government share power? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Cardinal is adamant that he is against any Catholics who want to start a blood bath.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal insists that he is loyal to the church and state?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal is against the deliberate blood bath?

Part 3: Why do you think the extremists are trying to start a blood bath among the groups?

Essay Topic 3

The Cardinal is one who does become suspicious when he realizes that everyone was already at the agriculture school before he arrived.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal begins to become more suspicious as time moves on?

Part 2: What would you have done if you thought you were being held hostage somewhere?

Part 3: Do you think the Cardinal's life is in any danger when he is at the school? Why or why not?

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