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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 kind of dog greeted the Cardinal when the Cardinal goes in to see the Prime Minister?

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

4. Who acted as the dresser for Cardinal Bem when he returned to his residence?

5. The Cardinal realizes that from this point on he must draw the ____________ toward himself.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion and government seem to be connected within this story, each one working with or fighting against the other at various times.

Part 1: Do you think a government should do certain things based on religious beliefs? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think religion should have the power to influence government? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think religion influences government today? Why or why not?

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 colonel informs the Cardinal that the people think the Cardinal has turned his back on the church.

Part 1: Why do you think the colonel tells the Cardinal this bit of information?

Part 2: Do you think you would believe that a religious leader would side with the government before his church or temple? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think the colonel's statement has any validity? Why or why not?

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