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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 man in Wellingtons notes that he does not like people who run away to ________ when things get rough.

2. Cardinal ______ Bem is being driven home from a meeting when something unfortunate happens.

3. Malik explains that the Security Police believe that _________ agrees with the Archbishop.

4. What does the Cardinal notice about the door to his room in his new living situation?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Cardinal learn that accident is being reported as in the media when he is taken to the hospital?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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