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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 Cardinal assures the General that he will tell others that he was ________ detained by the government.

2. In his speech, the Cardinal tells the people: "I beg you to think of the __________ of others. Remember, the terrorist and the tyrant have that in common."

3. When asked how his trip was, what did the Cardinal reply to the young man who was now driving him?

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

5. How many men do the Security Police want to put on the altar in order to protect the Cardinal?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Cardinal Bem and Janik, Peter Jop's brother-in-law, are driving to Gniesk?

3. What happens as Cardinal Bem begins to give communion to the masses of people?

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

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

6. What are the bishops supposed to be doing at the residences of the archiepiscopal?

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

8. What happens to the young boys who are in the square, handing out leaflets to passersby?

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

10. How does Cardinal Bem get to see Peter Jop after talking with Father Ley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Killing the Cardinal was meant to inspire religious rioting in the cities.

Part 1: Why do you think the death of the Cardinal would have started religious riots?

Part 2: Do you think religious riots are an effective way to create change? Why or why not?

Part 3: What is another non-violent way that the extremists could have discredited the Cardinal? Why would this work?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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