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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After Hickey's fake Morse code message, what does Baxter show Maureen in the cathedral?
(a) A map of an escape route.
(b) The space where Megan and Hickey came from.
(c) The choir loft where he believes the bombs are.
(d) A pile of unarmed mines.

4. In Book 2, Chapter 9, what does Burke think the Fenians are going to do?
(a) Kill Maureen Malone.
(b) Attack British property in New York.
(c) Disrupt the St. Patrick's Day celebration.
(d) Kidnap Terri O'Neal.

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

6. Who is being held hostage by Dan Morgan?
(a) Terri O'Neal.
(b) Shirley Malone.
(c) Maureen Malone.
(d) Jack Ferguson.

7. Who turns Queen's evidence against Sheila?
(a) George Sullivan.
(b) Brian Flynn.
(c) Liam Coogan.
(d) Maureen Malone.

8. In Book 4, Chapter 18, what does Eamon Farrell find in the tower?
(a) A map of the cathedral exits.
(b) A trap door.
(c) Three machine guns.
(d) A letter detailing the plans.

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

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

11. Who do the authorities call in to handle any more messages from the confessional?
(a) An IRA expert.
(b) The chief of police.
(c) Code readers.
(d) A bomb sniffing dog.

12. Who is Captain Bert Schroeder?
(a) The Mayor's assistant.
(b) The head negotiator.
(c) An IRA informant.
(d) An old friend of Brain Flynn.

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

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

15. In Book 4, Chapter 30, Flynn conveys additional demands to Schroeder, including which one of these?
(a) A press conference at 10 p.m.
(b) A medic for the injured hostages.
(c) More corned beef and cabbage.
(d) A helicopter on the roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack describe the leader of the Fenians to Burke?

2. After Martin and Burke's first encounter, what does Martin drink?

3. What is Brian dressed as in the opening of Book 2?

4. What do the Fenians do in case they burn down the cathedral?

5. At the beginning of the attack, what does everyone think about John Hickey?

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