1.  Who is Pope Benedict XVI?

2.  What is the source for the quotes the Pope used in his speech in Germany this week that angered Muslims? 

3. a) What quote in the Pope's speech has caused an outcry among Muslim leaders?
b)
Which two Muslim leaders were specifically mentioned in the article as
condemning the Pope's words about violence and Islam?  Be specific.

4.  How have some Muslim religious leaders called on Muslim governments to respond to the Pope's remarks?

5.  a) Should Muslim leaders call for an apology from the Pope without reading his speech in its entirety? Explain your answer. 
b) Is their anger reasonable?  Explain your answer.

6.  What else did the Pope quote the emperor as saying in paragraph 9 of the article?

7.  Based on his conclusion and comments from a Vatican spokesman, what appears to be the point of the Pope's speech?

8. OPTIONAL:  Read Pope Benedict's speech, here (The offending quote is from the 3rd paragraph, but to understand the Pope's point fully, the entire speech should be read.)
Did he insult Islam?  Explain your answer.