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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. A traveling _________ sharpener and his girlfriend picked up the Cardinal as he was standing on the side of the road.

2. What kind of ceremony had the Cardinal last presided over at the church where he finds himself at this point?

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

4. When asked how his trip was, what did the Cardinal reply to the young man who was now driving him?

5. While the Borodin location is now closed, the Cardinal finds out there is now talk of making it a _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What makes Colonel Vrona agree to the new plan of the Cardinal's when the Cardinal insists?

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

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

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

7. Who is the Waldemar Keller person that Archbishop Krasnoy and Bishop John admit to working with?

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

9. What does Father Ley reveal to Cardinal Bem about his assassination attempt?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal is one who does become suspicious when he realizes that everyone was already at the agriculture school before he arrived.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal begins to become more suspicious as time moves on?

Part 2: What would you have done if you thought you were being held hostage somewhere?

Part 3: Do you think the Cardinal's life is in any danger when he is at the school? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Talk of the speech which is going to be given by Archbishop Krasnoy causes the Cardinal to take action, fearing for violence among followers.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal wants to stop the speech of the Archbishop?

Part 2: Do you think the Archbishop has to listen to the orders of the Cardinal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think a simple speech has the power to cause people to riot? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

While all of the bishops might be a part of the church, they are not loyal to the Cardinal and his ideas.

Part 1: Why do you think the bishops decide not to be loyal to the Cardinal?

Part 2: Do you think the Cardinal assumes everyone will be loyal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is loyalty ever something which can just be assumed? Why or why not?

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