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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 tells Father Malik he believes people are using religion now as a sort of _____________.

2. What was the question the truck driver asked of the cardinal upon opening up the back of the truck?

3. How many bishops are set to attend the celebrations where the archbishop is to give his incendiary speech?

4. State Television informs the Cardinal that he may make a ______________ broadcast to his people.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the Archbishop's speech say has sparked his call to the faithful?

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

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

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

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

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

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 think of when he spends his time with the destitute under the bridge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal is adamant that he is against any Catholics who want to start a blood bath.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal insists that he is loyal to the church and state?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal is against the deliberate blood bath?

Part 3: Why do you think the extremists are trying to start a blood bath among the groups?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The group at the agricultural farm talks about a man who wins a prize for literature and then runs away to the west for a life of decadence.

Part 1: Why do you think this conversation made everyone uncomfortable?

Part 2: Do you think it's such a bad thing to live a life of decadence? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think this conversation is something everyone in the group can relate to?

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