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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 happens when the driver swerves in order to avoid the woman who is trying to threaten the Cardinal?

2. Where was the Cardinal taken in order to be put into protective custody for his own safety?

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

4. The Security Major points out that the Cardinal went to a ___________ school when he was growing up.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the speech the Archbishop wants to give seem to be trying to do to the listeners?

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

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

4. What do the Security Police tell Cardinal Bem as they begin to get him ready to go?

5. What does the Archbishop do when the Cardinal calls him and tells him that he can not give that speech as planned?

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when the Cardinal finally makes it to a road after he tries to escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal has to trust people within the story, even when his trust has been shattered again and again.

Part 1: Why does the Cardinal have to trust people in the story?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal is willing to trust so many people he meets?

Part 3: How would the Cardinal's actions have changed if he decided not to trust anyone?

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

It seems that fanatics are people who are willing to do anything for what they believe in.

Part 1: Do you think you could ever become a fanatic? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think certain people are drawn to the life of fanaticism?

Part 3: Do you think someone can ever stop being a fanatic? Why or why not?

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