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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brian find at the abbey when he returns?
(a) Maureen has returned to be a volunteer as a sign of her gratitude.
(b) He finds it locked, and no sign of Father Donnelly.
(c) Monks in prayer.
(d) A funeral procession is going on.

2. Who will pay for the expense of the hostage situation?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) It will be divided between the Governor and the Mayor.
(c) The Governor.
(d) The city of New York.

3. How does Burke get to Stillway's apartment?
(a) By bus.
(b) By ambulance.
(c) By helicopter.
(d) By police escort.

4. After Maureen leaves the hotel, who does she feel is in the area?
(a) Sir Harold Baxter.
(b) Sheila Malone.
(c) Brian Flynn.
(d) Jack Ferguson.

5. How do Brian and Maureen get help while in hiding after the attempt to free Sheila?
(a) The IRA hears about them in the newspaper.
(b) Brian and Maureen are on their own because it is too risky to get help.
(c) The priest calls members of the IRA to let them know where they are.
(d) Brian sends Morse code to his friends in the IRA.

6. Who is the female, second in command at the cathedral?
(a) Megan.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Shirley.
(d) Bridgette.

7. In Book 4, Chapter 21, why does Megan draw a gun on Maureen?
(a) Megan finds out about Maureen and Brian.
(b) She tries to escape.
(c) Maureen draws a gun on Megan first.
(d) She badmouths the Fenians.

8. What does Burke deliver to Flynn at the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 26?
(a) A map of the cathedral.
(b) Donuts.
(c) A phone.
(d) Keys.

9. After Schroeder's second round of negotiations, how does he feel?
(a) That Flynn is very aggressive and will start to kill hostages.
(b) Still nervous because it went poorly.
(c) Positive that Flynn is beginning to trust him.
(d) Anxious that Flynn isn't the one he should be talking to.

10. Where are Maureen and Baxter watching the parade from?
(a) A float in the parade.
(b) The cathedral steps.
(c) The cathedral bell tower.
(d) The lobby of the hotel.

11. Who captured Brian Flynn a few months before the St. Patrick's day attack?
(a) Major Martin of British Intelligence.
(b) Smith of the CIA.
(c) Bauer of the FBI.
(d) O'Connel of the Irish government.

12. How long is the timer on the bombs set for?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 6 hours.

13. What is the relationship of Megan and Pedar?
(a) Brother and sister.
(b) Distant cousins.
(c) Girlfriend and boyfriend.
(d) Husband and wife.

14. Who will take over if Brian falters?
(a) Pedar.
(b) Hickey.
(c) Megan.
(d) Tommy.

15. What event is taking place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
(a) A costume contest.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) A church service.
(d) A parade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the pistol used to kill the British soldiers?

2. How does Schroeder feel about the first negotiation?

3. What is the name of the cathedral?

4. What is the setting of Book 2?

5. Where does Burke meet Martin to try and get information about an upcoming attack?

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