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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. What does the Cardinal tell the Archbishop that he should do in relation to the speech he wants to give?

2. The man in __________ boots picked up another received during the phone call and terminated it.

3. Where is the Cardinal taken after he has been in the accident with the other car?

4. Father ________ reports to the Cardinal that an Archbishop is planning on giving an incendiary speech in a few days.

5. Why can't Father Prisbek keep up with Cardinal Bem when he attempts to escape from the place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are two of the topics the men discuss while they are all eating lunch in the kitchen?

4. What is the story that the Cardinal tells the police officers when they ask him what he is doing in the area?

5. Why do the police officers decide to let the Cardinal go after keeping him in their custody for a while?

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

7. Who must the Cardinal talk to when he calls the Ministry of Religious Affairs, according to the colonel?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal continues to care about people, praying for those who died in the accident he was involved in.

Part 1: Do you think the Cardinal is a good person? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the Cardinal is someone who can be trusted? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think the Cardinal has the best interests of the faithful at heart? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Someone attempts to kill the Cardinal as he is being driven in his car.

Part 1: Why do you think the woman tried to shoot at the Cardinal?

Part 2: Why do you think the accident was called a drunk driving accident?

Part 3: Do you think that this accident was meant to kill or to scare the Cardinal? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The group at the agricultural farm talks about a man who wins a prize for literature and then runs away to the west for a life of decadence.

Part 1: Why do you think this conversation made everyone uncomfortable?

Part 2: Do you think it's such a bad thing to live a life of decadence? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think this conversation is something everyone in the group can relate to?

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