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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. Janik informs Cardinal Bem that the army is usually looking for stolen _____________ when they are out on patrol.

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

3. A young man in a ____________ shirt and a blue plastic hat come out of the small Fiat when it drove up.

4. Where is the Cardinal NOT going to go, though General Vrona thought he would be?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who decides to pick up Cardinal Bem when he is on the run and in hiding from those who want to capture him?

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Faith is another concern that is brought up in several contexts throughout the book.

Part 1: Why does the Cardinal need to maintain his faith in this book?

Part 2: Why do you think faith is an important quality to have as a person in this book?

Part 3: How do you think the book might have changed had the power of faith not been as strong?

Essay Topic 3

The Cardinal is one who does become suspicious when he realizes that everyone was already at the agriculture school before he arrived.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal begins to become more suspicious as time moves on?

Part 2: What would you have done if you thought you were being held hostage somewhere?

Part 3: Do you think the Cardinal's life is in any danger when he is at the school? Why or why not?

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