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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. What does the young man tell the Cardinal NOT to do when the man is getting ready to leave?

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

3. What does the Cardinal want Tomas to pack up now before and for the next day's ceremonies?

4. Where does the Cardinal go to collect his thoughts before giving his speech?

5. ___________ have been handing out pamphlets about an announcement during the time of Rywald.

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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 is adamant that he is against any Catholics who want to start a blood bath.

Part 1: Why do you think the Cardinal insists that he is loyal to the church and state?

Part 2: Why do you think the Cardinal is against the deliberate blood bath?

Part 3: Why do you think the extremists are trying to start a blood bath among the groups?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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