The correct statements about the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation are:
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The pope called the Council of Trent to clarify the Church's teachings and address abuses. (This statement is correct and reflects a key response of the Catholic Church to counter the Reformation.)
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The Church strengthened and expanded the Inquisition. (This statement is also correct, as the Inquisition was indeed a tool used to maintain Catholic doctrine and address the perceived threats from Protestant movements.)
The following statements are incorrect:
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Church leaders encouraged people to read and interpret the Bible for themselves. (This is not true; in fact, the Catholic Church emphasized the authority of the Church in interpreting the Bible.)
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Most bishops who were accused of abuses in their leadership were tried and excommunicated. (This statement is misleading; while some measures were taken to address certain abuses, many bishops remained in their positions, and there was not a widespread practice of excommunication for bishops accused of abuses.)
Therefore, the true statements are the first two: the calling of the Council of Trent and the strengthening and expansion of the Inquisition.