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

2. The Cardinal is told that if he just walks down toward the river, he can ______________.

3. What does the Cardinal want the Prime Minister to delay until he can meet with his bishops?

4. What is in the truck Janik and Cardinal Bem are traveling in, which is to help prevent them from being identified?

5. Where does the Cardinal believe Father Ley is waiting for him so that they can talk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the bishops supposed to be doing at the residences of the archiepiscopal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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