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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Book 4, Chapter 33, after Burke talks with Ferguson, what does he do?
(a) Brings him with him to the cathedral.
(b) Decides to stop talking with Flynn.
(c) Arranges a plane so he can leave the country.
(d) Recommend he be taken into protective custody.

4. 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.

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

6. In Book 1, where will Maureen appear after she leaves the hotel?
(a) British Embassy.
(b) In the St. Patrick's Day parade.
(c) St. Patrick's Cathedral.
(d) Headquarters of Amnesty International.

7. At the cathedral in Book 2, how long has it been since Brian has seen Maureen?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 4 years.

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

9. Where do Brian and Maureen go to be safe after the attempt to free Sheila?
(a) A nearby abbey.
(b) An IRA safehouse in Belfast.
(c) Maureen's apartment.
(d) Long Kesh prison.

10. What does Flynn tell the first police phone call?
(a) The Fenians' demands.
(b) To get someone with rank or the hostages will be killed.
(c) There are bombs along the parade route.
(d) Send in food.

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

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

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

14. After the first escape attempt, who says that if one of them escapes, the rest will die?
(a) Flynn.
(b) Pedar.
(c) Megan.
(d) Hickey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the attempt to free Sheila, where do Brian and Maureen hide?

2. In Book 2, Chapter 9, what does Burke think the Fenians are going to do?

3. What does Brian find at the abbey when he returns?

4. Who does Spiegal think can save the hostages and the cathedral?

5. Who does Martin really want to question?

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