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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who fires the first shot to kill the British soldiers?
(a) Sheila Malone.
(b) George Sullivan.
(c) Liam Coogan.
(d) Brian Flynn.

4. In Book 3, Chapter 10, who does Maureen think an assassin will try to kill today?
(a) Herself.
(b) Burke.
(c) Baxter.
(d) Finn MacCumail.

5. In Book 4 Chapter 29, who does Flynn offer to let go?
(a) The Cardinal.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Baxter.
(d) Father Murphy.

6. Where are the people in the reviewing stand taken for safety?
(a) Inside the cathedral.
(b) Into the hotel.
(c) Across the street.
(d) Away from the parade stand.

7. What kind of food is brought in for the terrorists?
(a) Tacos and nachos.
(b) Bacon and eggs.
(c) Hamburgers and french fries.
(d) Corned beef and cabbage.

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

9. What does Maureen decide to do while in hiding at the abbey?
(a) Leave the IRA and go to Dublin.
(b) Stay with Brian Flynn in the IRA fight.
(c) Return to Long Kesh to free Sheila.
(d) Flee Ireland to England.

10. Who does Spiegal think will agree to the terrorists' demands?
(a) Washington.
(b) The British.
(c) The Governor.
(d) No one.

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

12. In Book 1, what is Maureen Malone doing at the Waldorf Astoria hotel?
(a) Meeting Brian Flynn.
(b) Giving a speech.
(c) Meeting Jack Ferguson.
(d) Going out to dinner.

13. What does Bellini do with the Morse code message from the confessional?
(a) Sends a message back.
(b) Shoots in tear gas to the cathedral.
(c) Begins to devise a plan to enter the cathedral.
(d) Immediately fires on the terrorists.

14. What is wrong with the National Guard when they are called in?
(a) Most are intoxicated.
(b) Most are out of town.
(c) They do not have the correct riot gear.
(d) They are on the side of the Fenians.

15. What is the name of the cathedral?
(a) St. Patrick's Cathedral.
(b) St. Nicolas' Cathedral.
(c) St. Thomas Cathedral.
(d) St. Paul's Cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is being held hostage by Dan Morgan?

2. In Book 2, Chapter 12, where does Burke go to obtain information?

3. Who is the first person to make contact with the terrorists inside the cathedral?

4. What event is taking place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

5. How does Schroeder feel about the first negotiation?

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