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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 18, what does Eamon Farrell find in the tower?
(a) Three machine guns.
(b) A letter detailing the plans.
(c) A map of the cathedral exits.
(d) A trap door.

2. In Book 2, Chapter 9, what does Martin think the Fenians are going to do?
(a) Attack British property in New York.
(b) Kidnap Terri O'Neal.
(c) Kill Maureen Malone.
(d) Disrupt the St. Patrick's Day celebration.

3. After Martin and Burke's first encounter, what does Martin drink?
(a) Martini.
(b) Wine.
(c) Pint.
(d) Coffee.

4. What is Burke trying to get from the cathedral architect?
(a) A secret passage to the rectory.
(b) Blueprints to the cathedral.
(c) Plans to rebuild the cathedral if it is blown up.
(d) Information on the CIA.

5. 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) Send a message to his secretary.
(c) Contact Jack Ferguson, who will relay the message.
(d) Go through Father Donnelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Book 2?

2. Who is the first person to make contact with the terrorists inside the cathedral?

3. How does MacCumail announce that he is in control of the cathedral?

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

5. When the Governor and the Mayor are talking in Book 4, Chapter 25, what does the Governor want to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book 2, what does Brian place in the choir loft?

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

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

4. Why does Maureen want to escape?

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

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

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

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

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

10. When discussing the attack on the cathedral, what do the Governor and Mayor agree to?

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