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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. How many other people are there to help the Cardinal out with his everyday needs?

2. Father Prisbek reveals he was brought to the location _______ days ago to get ready for the Cardinal's arrival.

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

4. Where is the Cardinal taken from in order to be put into a more secure location, according to the men?

5. What does the nun believe that the Cardinal does not eat so she prepares him something else?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Cardinal Bem find it suspicious that people are there to take care of him on his arrival?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What do the Security Police say is happening to the Cardinal when he begins to protest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the Cardinal enters the church and sees the woman who tried to kill him, he realizes it truly is the Catholics who are trying to kill him.

Part 1: Why do you think one religious group would want to hurt another?

Part 2: Do you think the concept of religion should prohibit violence entirely?

Part 3: How would you feel if you found out someone wanted to kill you for something you believed in?

Essay Topic 2

Faith is another concern that is brought up in several contexts throughout the book.

Part 1: Why does the Cardinal need to maintain his faith in this book?

Part 2: Why do you think faith is an important quality to have as a person in this book?

Part 3: How do you think the book might have changed had the power of faith not been as strong?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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