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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. Which driver does Cardinal Bem insist on having by his side for the journey?

2. What did the Cardinal buy with the change he had left after buying his bus ticket to go to a new city?

3. The journey to ________ on the outskirts of the capital took a little under an hour to complete.

4. What does the young man tell the Cardinal NOT to do when the man is getting ready to leave?

5. ___________ have been handing out pamphlets about an announcement during the time of Rywald.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Waldemar Keller person that Archbishop Krasnoy and Bishop John admit to working with?

2. What does Father Ley reveal to Cardinal Bem about his assassination attempt?

3. What does Cardinal Bem think of when he spends his time with the destitute under the bridge?

4. What does the young man hand to Cardinal Bem when he is standing out in the square?

5. What does Father Ley suggest that Cardinal Bem turn to in order to get help in staying hidden and stopping what is about to happen?

6. What does the Prime Minister tell Cardinal Bem when they are able to meet with each other?

7. What does Peter Jop reveal the Cardinal Bem about the strike they are supposed to have?

8. What does the Prime Minister think about the Cardinal's involvement in the terrorist attack?

9. What is the part of Archbishop Krasnoy's speech that makes the Cardinal realize he was in on the plan?

10. What does Cardinal Bem insist on doing on the way to Gneisk, even though he has other options?

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

Religion and government seem to be connected within this story, each one working with or fighting against the other at various times.

Part 1: Do you think a government should do certain things based on religious beliefs? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think religion should have the power to influence government? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think religion influences government today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

While all of the bishops might be a part of the church, they are not loyal to the Cardinal and his ideas.

Part 1: Why do you think the bishops decide not to be loyal to the Cardinal?

Part 2: Do you think the Cardinal assumes everyone will be loyal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is loyalty ever something which can just be assumed? Why or why not?

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