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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 authorities this the government property was stolen by a group of ____________.

2. What did the Cardinal buy with the change he had left after buying his bus ticket to go to a new city?

3. In his speech, the Cardinal tells the people: "I beg you to think of the __________ of others. Remember, the terrorist and the tyrant have that in common."

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the Cardinal learn that children have been doing along with a priest in the town?

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

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

5. What does Cardinal Bem insist on doing on the way to Gneisk, even though he has other options?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

While all of the bishops might be a part of the church, they are not loyal to the Cardinal and his ideas.

Part 1: Why do you think the bishops decide not to be loyal to the Cardinal?

Part 2: Do you think the Cardinal assumes everyone will be loyal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is loyalty ever something which can just be assumed? Why or why not?

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