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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 2, Chapter 12, where does Burke go to obtain information?
(a) Pubs.
(b) Private homes.
(c) Nightclubs.
(d) Churches.

2. 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.

3. At the beginning of the attack, what does everyone think about John Hickey?
(a) That he is the leader of the Fenian army.
(b) That he used to be Maureen's lover.
(c) That he is useless in the attack.
(d) That he is dead.

4. In Book 2, Chapter 9, how is Burke to get a hold of Martin?
(a) Call the British Information Services office and ask for Mr. James.
(b) Contact Jack Ferguson, who will relay the message.
(c) Go through Father Donnelly.
(d) Send a message to his secretary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 3, Chapter 10, who does Maureen think an assassin will try to kill today?

2. What is Burke trying to get from the cathedral architect?

3. In Book 4, Chapter 30, Flynn conveys additional demands to Schroeder, including which one of these?

4. Who turns Queen's evidence against Sheila?

5. After receiving a phone call, what does Dan Morgan hang out the window?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Fenians and who is their leader?

2. How does Brian get his codename?

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

4. What happens after the signal to start the attack by the Fenians is given?

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

6. What does Flynn tell the police on the first phone call?

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

8. Describe Megan's disposition.

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

10. What happens when Sheila is brought in for questioning?

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