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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 41, what does Burke bring to Flynn?
(a) Computer.
(b) Phone.
(c) Television.
(d) Radio.

2. During the escape attempt in Book 4, Chapter 46, how does Maureen get Fitzgerald's machine gun?
(a) Punches him in the stomach.
(b) Kicks his shin.
(c) Pulls his hair.
(d) Pokes him in the eye.

3. What does the Pope offer to the negotiations?
(a) The Vatican as a meeting place.
(b) Prayers for those involved.
(c) Money for the preservation of the cathedral.
(d) Sactuary for the terrorists.

4. Who hears the Fenians' confessions before the police storm the cathedral?
(a) Burke.
(b) Father Murphy.
(c) The Cardinal.
(d) Flynn.

5. Who is Gordon Stillway?
(a) The architect.
(b) The Chief of Police.
(c) The Mayor.
(d) The caterer.

6. After the police attack, Burke tells Spiegel to make sure he receives what?
(a) His possessions taken by the police.
(b) Training for the next Fenian attack.
(c) A commendation and promotion.
(d) Pictures from the days events.

7. How many suitcases with explosives does Maureen disarm?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

8. After the police attack is over, what happens to Terri O'Neil?
(a) Arrested.
(b) Kidnapped.
(c) Killed.
(d) Let go.

9. In Book 4, Chapter 36, what reduces the tension inside the cathedral?
(a) Flynn and Hickey play the organ.
(b) The hostages play poker.
(c) The Fenians begin drinking beer.
(d) Father Murphy says prayers.

10. What does Hickey compare the Cardinal handcuffed to the gate to?
(a) Hickey's previous struggles with the church.
(b) A four leaf clover.
(c) Christ on the cross.
(d) The struggle of the Irishmen.

11. In the park, what does Martin tell Burke?
(a) His plans for the destruction of the cathedral.
(b) Flynn is the real threat.
(c) He is willing to go in and talk to Flynn.
(d) Martin is on his way to a helicopter to flee the country.

12. In Book 6, who will confirm anything Burke says?
(a) Spiegel.
(b) Flynn.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Schroeder.

13. Where does Flynn tell Burke to be at dawn?
(a) The hotel.
(b) Inside the cathedral.
(c) The Rectory.
(d) Away from the cathedral.

14. Who will Martin deliver to Burke if the assault is launched?
(a) Ferguson.
(b) Flynn.
(c) Hickey.
(d) Stillway.

15. What is the main concern of Roberta Spiegel?
(a) Preservation of the cathedral.
(b) Public relations.
(c) The next attack of the Fenians.
(d) Safety of the hostages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sheila's name get added to Flynn's list of people they want released?

2. What does the Cardinal believe about the negotiations?

3. What does the Mayor require before an attack on the cathedral is launched?

4. What is the relationship between Martin and Leary?

5. Who does the press conference?

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