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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. A traveling _________ sharpener and his girlfriend picked up the Cardinal as he was standing on the side of the road.

2. Who officiated the requiem mass for Joseph in the cathedral when the Cardinal was away?

3. At the intersection of New _______ Avenue and the Gallin Highway, the old van turned off down a winding side road that led to the river.

4. The journey to ________ on the outskirts of the capital took a little under an hour to complete.

5. Where does the Cardinal believe Father Ley is waiting for him so that they can talk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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 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 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

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?

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