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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 number was Cardinal Bem given when he was sitting and waiting to see Father Ley in the VD clinic?

2. What does the Cardinal ask the General to do upon their introductions to each other?

3. The Security Police surrounded the Cardinal's car as though they were an official ______________.

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

5. Maybe it's true, the Cardinal thinks, that the regime stuffs our mouths with ___________ to keep us quiet.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the Cardinal learn that children have been doing along with a priest in the town?

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

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

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 the Archbishop's speech say has sparked his call to the faithful?

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

9. 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?

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

The Cardinal decides that he wants to escape, so he does, going against the authorities who have him in the farm.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal decides he needs to escape?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal decides to just put his life into God's hands?

Part 3: Do you think the Cardinal should have tried to escape on his own? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The colonel informs the Cardinal that the people think the Cardinal has turned his back on the church.

Part 1: Why do you think the colonel tells the Cardinal this bit of information?

Part 2: Do you think you would believe that a religious leader would side with the government before his church or temple? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think the colonel's statement has any validity? Why or why not?

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