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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. In Book 4, Chapter 21, why does Megan draw a gun on Maureen?
(a) Megan finds out about Maureen and Brian.
(b) Maureen draws a gun on Megan first.
(c) She tries to escape.
(d) She badmouths the Fenians.

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

3. How does Jack describe the leader of the Fenians to Burke?
(a) He wears a green beret.
(b) He wears a distinctive ring.
(c) He wears a gold chain.
(d) He wears black boots.

4. What does Maureen decide to do while in hiding at the abbey?
(a) Flee Ireland to England.
(b) Leave the IRA and go to Dublin.
(c) Return to Long Kesh to free Sheila.
(d) Stay with Brian Flynn in the IRA fight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 4, Chapter 32, why do Father Murphy and the Cardinal go to the confessional?

2. Who does Spiegal think will agree to the terrorists' demands?

3. How long does MacCumail give for his demands to be met?

4. Who do the authorities call in to handle any more messages from the confessional?

5. What happens to the police spotlight in Book 4, Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Megan's disposition.

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

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

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

5. Why does Brian think today is the last time he will see Maureen?

6. Explain how the situation at the cathedral is political.

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

8. Why does Maureen want to escape?

9. Who is Jack Ferguson and what does he tell Burke?

10. What does the slogan "once in, never out" refer to?

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