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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hickey threaten to kill Schroeder's daughter?
(a) Fitzgerald is dead.
(b) Terri O'Neal tried to escape.
(c) The police assault is about to begin.
(d) Schroeder is not able to meet the Fenians' demands.

2. When Schroeder meets Flynn at the front of the cathedral, why does he tell Flynn of the attack plans?
(a) To buy time for the attack to begin.
(b) To try and get Flynn to release his daughter.
(c) So that Flynn will negotiate his demands.
(d) To try and get the hostages released.

3. During the police invasion, where is Flynn positioned?
(a) The crawl space.
(b) The pulpit.
(c) The pews.
(d) The choir loft.

4. After the escape attempt in Book 4, Chapter 46, what does Hickey change in his demands?
(a) Nothing. Hickey says there will be no deals.
(b) Execute a hostage.
(c) Release of one hostage.
(d) Move up the deadline to 5:30 a.m.

5. What do the terrorists do to the entrance Maureen tried to escape through?
(a) Guard it.
(b) Lock it.
(c) Board it up.
(d) Mine it.

6. What happens when Father Murphy pulls the switches on the circuit-breakers?
(a) A bomb explodes.
(b) The CIA storms the cathedral.
(c) The sanctuary goes into darkness.
(d) The organ begins playing.

7. What information does Stillway provide to Bellini?
(a) History on Brian Flynn.
(b) The location of Terri O'Neal.
(c) Information on Schroeder.
(d) The blueprints of the cathedral.

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

9. In the beginning of Book 5, how do Bellini and his men enter the sacristy?
(a) Through the confessional.
(b) Through the crawl space.
(c) Through the front door.
(d) Through the elevator shaft.

10. At what time does the attack by the police begin?
(a) 6:03 a.m.
(b) 5:15 a.m.
(c) 5:35 a.m.
(d) 6:30 a.m.

11. When Flynn offers to let Maureen go in Book 4, Chapter 50, what does she do?
(a) Leaves the cathedral with Flynn.
(b) Brings the hostages along.
(c) Quietly escapes.
(d) Refuses to go without him.

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

13. In Book 4, Chapter 56, what does Burke tell Flynn about Schroeder?
(a) That Schroeder's daughter is dead.
(b) That Schroeder has gone to help his daughter.
(c) That Schroeder's daughter escaped.
(d) That Schroeder committed suicide.

14. What does Maureen use to make a garrote?
(a) Her pantyhose.
(b) Organ strings.
(c) Wire.
(d) A rope.

15. The Mayor says that there will be what for all involved in the attack?
(a) Badges of honor.
(b) Promotions.
(c) Letters of appreciation.
(d) Raises.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the novel, Maureen encourages Brian to do what?

2. Who is appointed temporary negotiator after Schroeder?

3. During the police invasion, where is Megan firing from?

4. After the police attack, Burke tells Spiegel to make sure he receives what?

5. Where does Martin have a flight booked to?

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