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

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the part of Archbishop Krasnoy's speech that makes the Cardinal realize he was in on the plan?

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

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

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

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

6. What does the Cardinal see at the police station when he arrives with Janik?

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

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

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

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 theme of power is one which is explored in great detail in this novel. Power is what everyone wants, but it seems that no one can share it.

Part 1: Why is power something of importance to those in government?

Part 2: Why is power something of importance to those in the church?

Part 3: Can the church and the government share power? Why or why not?

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 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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