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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) 12 hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

2. Who is the leader of the Fenians?
(a) Harold Baxter.
(b) Jack Ferguson.
(c) Finn MacCumail.
(d) Father Donnelly.

3. Where does Burke meet Martin to try and get information about an upcoming attack?
(a) The cathedral.
(b) A bar.
(c) The hotel.
(d) A coffee shop.

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

5. What does MacCumail want, or else he will burn down the altar?
(a) All the keys to the cathedral.
(b) An escape helicopter on the roof.
(c) A map of the cathedral.
(d) The names of everyone with the negotiator.

6. After Martin and Burke's first encounter, what does Martin drink?
(a) Martini.
(b) Pint.
(c) Wine.
(d) Coffee.

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

8. Who catches Father Murphy and the Cardinal in the confessional?
(a) Flynn.
(b) Pedar.
(c) Hickey.
(d) Megan.

9. In Book 2, Chapter 9, how is Burke to get a hold of Martin?
(a) Call the British Information Services office and ask for Mr. James.
(b) Send a message to his secretary.
(c) Go through Father Donnelly.
(d) Contact Jack Ferguson, who will relay the message.

10. Which of the hostages suggests making a break for it in Book 4, Chapter 19?
(a) Father Murphy.
(b) The Cardinal.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Baxter.

11. How does Schroeder feel about the first negotiation?
(a) He knows it did not go well.
(b) He feels good because of the extention of time that was agreed to.
(c) Nervous about his role as lead negotiator.
(d) Positive, because the demands were made clear.

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

13. In Book 3, why do the mass attendees exit the cathedral?
(a) They are told there is a small fire in the basement.
(b) They want to see the riot in the street.
(c) The mass ends.
(d) CS gas has been released in the cathedral.

14. Who does MacCumail discuss his demands with in person in Book 4, Chapter 23?
(a) Baxter.
(b) Burke.
(c) Tazik.
(d) Pedar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Schroeder's second round of negotiations, how does he feel?

2. After receiving a phone call, what does Dan Morgan hang out the window?

3. In Book 4, Chapter 30, Flynn conveys additional demands to Schroeder, including which one of these?

4. Who will pay for the expense of the hostage situation?

5. Where do Brian and Maureen go to be safe after the attempt to free Sheila?

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