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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 is the new name on the identification card for Cardinal Bem? Stanislaus ____________.

2. Janik was the new driver and he wears a leather _____________ cap of the WWI vintage, according to the story.

3. The Cardinal and Janik are left in a cell for the night as they can't call the _____________ until the morning.

4. Who came to the Cardinal, telling him excitedly that he had seen him on the evening news?

5. What does Janik tell the Cardinal to do when the Cardinal sees that his picture is plastered all over the station?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Cardinal Bem is changing for the mass at the celebration?

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What makes Colonel Vrona agree to the new plan of the Cardinal's when the Cardinal insists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal does seem most concerned about the safety of his people, rather than listening to what the government wants him to do.

Part 1: Why do you think governments try to get religious leaders to talk to their people about government issues?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal can't simply ignore what the government says?

Part 3: Why do you think the Cardinal's top priority is the safety of his people?

Essay Topic 2

The Cardinal decides that in order to deal with danger, he must give it reason to find him.

Part 1: Do you think it's a wide idea for the Cardinal to hope that danger comes to him? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the Cardinal should have been a bit more careful? Why or why not?

Part 3: How would you have reacted after meeting with the Prime Minister, if you were the Cardinal?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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