2. In Book 4, Chapter 55, what promise does Flynn release Burke from?
(a) To watch the press conference.
(b) To fight next to Bellini.
(c) To get Maureen out safely.
(d) To bring in food.

3. After the escape attempt in Book 4, Chapter 46, how are the hostages detained?
(a) Put in separate rooms.
(b) Handcuffed together.
(c) Duct-taped together.
(d) Tied to the pews.

4. When the cathedral is secured by the police, what does Burke tell Schroeder to do?
(a) Confess what he did.
(b) Get out of town as fast as possible.
(c) Keep quiet.
(d) Go and see his daughter.

5. Why does Sheila's name get added to Flynn's list of people they want released?
(a) Flynn realizes he has feelings for Sheila.
(b) Maureen says she wants to go with Flynn when the attack is over.
(c) Flynn adds five more names and Sheila is one of them.
(d) Maureen demands Sheila's name be added.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the police attack is over, what happens to Terri O'Neil?

2. What does Hickey compare the Cardinal handcuffed to the gate to?

3. When the hostages try to escape in Chapter 36, who is hit by a bullet?

4. During the escape attempt in Book 4, Chapter 46, how does Maureen get Fitzgerald's machine gun?

5. What is the main concern of Roberta Spiegel?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 45, it becomes clear to Burke that Flynn is trapped by the hostage situation. How is he trapped?

2. Describe the conflict between Hickey and Flynn at the end of Book 4, Chapter 55.

3. What is Operation Phoenix?

4. Describe the preparations the Fenians do with the lights just before the attack by the police.

5. Why hasn't Flynn responded to the government's offer?

6. When it is evident the police are going to storm the cathedral, if you were Flynn, would you move forward and stand strong or give in on your demands? Why?

7. At the end of Book 4, Chapter 40, what new information does Jack Ferguson give Burke?

8. Why is Bellini told to advance the attack to 5:15 a.m.?

9. Why does Schroeder start screaming "No!" when he hears that the attack plans have been changed?

10. In the end, how does Burke become just like one of the politicians?

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