Cathedral Test | Final Test - Hard

Nelson Demille
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Cathedral Test | Final Test - Hard

Nelson Demille
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. During the press conference after the police attack, who does the Mayor portray as heroes?

2. Why does Hickey threaten to kill Schroeder's daughter?

3. During the police invasion, where is Flynn positioned?

4. What is the main concern of Roberta Spiegel?

5. Who is Gordon Stillway?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Maureen's response to Brian when he asks her to come with him after the hostage situation is over?

4. What does Hickey want to see happen to Maureen?

5. Why does Schroeder leave the press conference?

6. Describe the pressure the Mayor uses to get everyone to go forward with the attack.

7. What is Operation Phoenix?

8. Why is Bellini not optimistic about the assault on the cathedral?

9. What story does the Mayor tell during the press conference?

10. During Maureen's escape attempt into the crawlspace, Hickey goes by the old rules of the IRA. What rule is this, and how does he follow it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that outlines the theme of terrorism as it relates to the novel, Cathedral. Include the cause of the terrorist attacks, why the Fenians became terrorists, and whether or not terrorism was an effective way to reach their goals. In your essay, analyze whether or not terrorism works and strategies to curb future terrorist attacks.

Essay Topic 2

DeMille uses foreshadowing to further the plot development in this suspenseful novel. How is foreshadowing used as a literary technique to advance the plot of this novel? Using examples from the text as evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Oftentimes, an author's bias about an event comes through in their writing. In an essay, evaluate DeMille's stance on the conflict in Northern Ireland. Whose side would he be on? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

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