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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 girl informs the Cardinal that the next train leaving for the city is at ___________.

2. The Cardinal thinks all _________ see everything through a distorted mirror.

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

4. How does Cardinal Bem react to the men who say they need to take him away from his current location?

5. Where does Cardinal Bem go in order to try to make it to a road that might lead him to safety?

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 happens that causes the Cardinal to objection to the actions, even though it seems he has no choice?

3. What does Father Malik share with the Cardinal upon his return to the residence after the accident?

4. Why is Cardinal Bem not surprised to hear that the Security Police are denying they have the Cardinal in custody?

5. What do Father Prisbek and Cardinal Bem decide to do after they have eaten their lunch?

6. What is the story that the Cardinal tells the police officers when they ask him what he is doing in the area?

7. What does Cardinal Bem begin to think about Father Prisbek and his loyalty?

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

9. What happens to the Cardinal when the car loses control on the road and crashes into another car?

10. What does the colonel reveal to the Cardinal about the attempt that was made on his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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