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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. State Television informs the Cardinal that he may make a ______________ broadcast to his people.

2. How does the Cardinal promise to the General that he will tell the lie about what happened with the government?

3. What kind of dog greeted the Cardinal when the Cardinal goes in to see the Prime Minister?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cardinal Bem begin to experience his own personal version of hell?

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

3. What happens when Cardinal Bem is changing for the mass at the celebration?

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

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

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

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

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 theme of power is one which is explored in great detail in this novel. Power is what everyone wants, but it seems that no one can share it.

Part 1: Why is power something of importance to those in government?

Part 2: Why is power something of importance to those in the church?

Part 3: Can the church and the government share power? 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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