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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 realizes that from this point on he must draw the ____________ toward himself.

2. The Cardinal is told that if he just walks down toward the river, he can ______________.

3. What kind of car is ready and waiting for the Cardinal when he is sent away from the Prime Minister's home?

4. Why were Janik and the Cardinal having an awkward time moving along the tarmac?

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 Father Ley reveal to Cardinal Bem about his assassination attempt?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Cardinal Bem begin to experience his own personal version of hell?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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