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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 Colonel notes that the famous writer's work has been judged as ____________.

2. What is the women in the scarf doing after the accident that the Cardinal endures?

3. Who comes to take the Cardinal away in the beginning section of this particular chapter?

4. The Cardinal tells the local police that he and the other priest's car _____________ which is why he went for help.

5. In the end, the Archbishop _________ the authority of the Cardinal and to the order the Cardinal gives.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cardinal Bem see in the church he visits which makes him realize that the Catholics really are the ones trying to kill him?

2. What does the Archbishop do when the Cardinal calls him and tells him that he can not give that speech as planned?

3. What does Cardinal Bem learn from Father Ley when he contacts him in a discreet way?

4. What is Father Prisbek's reaction to the Cardinal's suggestion that they make a run for it?

5. What religious celebrations are going to be happening during the time when the Archbishop wants to give his address?

6. What was the story begin the favorite local author which is discussed by the men who are eating in the kitchen?

7. What does the speech the Archbishop wants to give seem to be trying to do to the listeners?

8. What happens when the men begin to discuss the author and what happened to the author after his success?

9. What is confusing to the Cardinal about the transportation that the Security Police use to escort him away?

10. What does the Cardinal Bem learn from the Deputy Minister when he places the phone call?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal does seem most concerned about the safety of his people, rather than listening to what the government wants him to do.

Part 1: Why do you think governments try to get religious leaders to talk to their people about government issues?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal can't simply ignore what the government says?

Part 3: Why do you think the Cardinal's top priority is the safety of his people?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of a Catholic terrorist organization is one that many people may not have realized could exist.

Part 1: How do you think a Catholic reconciles the action of killing with the commandment not to kill?

Part 2: Why do you think a religious person could be driven to become a terrorist?

Part 3: Why do you think that the Catholics are the ones who are terrorists rather than the Episcopalians?

Essay Topic 3

The group at the agricultural farm talks about a man who wins a prize for literature and then runs away to the west for a life of decadence.

Part 1: Why do you think this conversation made everyone uncomfortable?

Part 2: Do you think it's such a bad thing to live a life of decadence? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think this conversation is something everyone in the group can relate to?

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