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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is Burke's contact in the IRA?
(a) George Sullivan.
(b) Maureen Malone.
(c) Jack Ferguson.
(d) Brian Flynn.

4. What is the deal Martin offers Sheila?
(a) Say that Liam Coogan smuggled in the drugs and be free on parole.
(b) Name Brian Flynn as an IRA member and the murderer and she will be released in several years.
(c) Identify the British soldiers killed and she will go free.
(d) Turn in the murder weapon as evidence and serve five to seven years.

5. Who does Spiegal think can save the hostages and the cathedral?
(a) Bellini.
(b) MacCumail.
(c) Langley.
(d) Flynn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will take over if Brian falters?

2. What is the relationship of Megan and Pedar?

3. What color are the carnations Maureen receives?

4. Which of the hostages suggests making a break for it in Book 4, Chapter 19?

5. What does Burke deliver to Flynn at the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the ravine with the murder of the two British soldiers?

2. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 21, what happens when Maureen tries to escape?

3. Describe Megan's disposition.

4. In the hotel, how does Maureen know that Flynn is in the area?

5. Who helps Brian and Maureen at the abbey, and what does Brian find out about him later?

6. In Book 3, why does Burke think there is a British conspiracy as well as an Irish one?

7. What does Flynn think Martin's ulterior motive is?

8. After the attempt to free Sheila, how do Brian and Maureen find a safe place to hide?

9. What is Maureen doing at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel?

10. In Book 4, what does Father Murphy do in the confessional?

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