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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. "On the floor of the forest are millions of ________. It takes only a spark to set them ablaze."

2. What did the man in the operating gown offer to Cardinal Bem when his name was first called?

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

4. What does the Cardinal think of the man who tried to assassinate him the other night?

5. A young man in a ____________ shirt and a blue plastic hat come out of the small Fiat when it drove up.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Religion and government seem to be connected within this story, each one working with or fighting against the other at various times.

Part 1: Do you think a government should do certain things based on religious beliefs? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think religion should have the power to influence government? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think religion influences government today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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