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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 was then taken the the old Borodin ______, not to a factory as the Cardinal had assumed he was taken.

2. Why were Janik and the Cardinal having an awkward time moving along the tarmac?

3. What number was Cardinal Bem given when he was sitting and waiting to see Father Ley in the VD clinic?

4. Where is the Cardinal NOT going to go, though General Vrona thought he would be?

5. The roadblocks were put up to catch some thieves who stole government ___________ two nights before.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

It seems that fanatics are people who are willing to do anything for what they believe in.

Part 1: Do you think you could ever become a fanatic? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think certain people are drawn to the life of fanaticism?

Part 3: Do you think someone can ever stop being a fanatic? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Cardinal decides that in order to deal with danger, he must give it reason to find him.

Part 1: Do you think it's a wide idea for the Cardinal to hope that danger comes to him? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the Cardinal should have been a bit more careful? Why or why not?

Part 3: How would you have reacted after meeting with the Prime Minister, if you were the Cardinal?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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