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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 4, Chapter 32, why do Father Murphy and the Cardinal go to the confessional?
(a) To get away from the other hostages.
(b) To discuss a plan to escape.
(c) So they can pray for the terrorists.
(d) So Father Murphy can say confession.

2. What color are the carnations Maureen receives?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

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

4. What is Burke trying to get from the cathedral architect?
(a) Information on the CIA.
(b) A secret passage to the rectory.
(c) Blueprints to the cathedral.
(d) Plans to rebuild the cathedral if it is blown up.

5. What does Martin say about Flynn's threat to blow up the cathedral?
(a) He will give an extension of time.
(b) He is bluffing.
(c) He believes the Fenians will go through with it.
(d) He needs to be taken seriously.

6. What is the setting of Book 2?
(a) Boston, Massachusetts.
(b) New York, New York.
(c) Belfast, Ireland.
(d) London, England.

7. What evidence is in Martin's report on Sheila?
(a) A bomb was found in her car.
(b) She smuggled drugs into Ireland.
(c) A gun and explosives were found in her home.
(d) She stole two pistols.

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

9. How long do Brian and Maureen stay in hiding?
(a) Several days.
(b) A couple of hours.
(c) One night.
(d) One week.

10. Who does Maureen receive carnations from?
(a) George Sullivan.
(b) Finn MacCumail.
(c) Patrick Burke.
(d) Shirley Malone.

11. Who helps Brian and Maureen hide after the attempt to free Sheila?
(a) Members of the IRA.
(b) Father Donnelly.
(c) Sheila Malone.
(d) Major Bartholomew Martin.

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

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

14. Who does Spiegal think can save the hostages and the cathedral?
(a) Bellini.
(b) Flynn.
(c) Langley.
(d) MacCumail.

15. After the attempt to free Sheila, where do Brian and Maureen hide?
(a) In the crypt under a tomb.
(b) In a secret hiding place in the home of an IRA member.
(c) In a nearby forest.
(d) In an old van near the river.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is being held hostage by Dan Morgan?

3. What do the Fenians know about Jack Ferguson?

4. In Book 3, why do the mass attendees exit the cathedral?

5. In Book 4 Chapter 29, who does Flynn offer to let go?

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