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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. After Flynn and the Cardinal talk about secret passages, where do Father Murphy and Maureen go?
(a) To the choir loft.
(b) Into the confessional.
(c) To the front of the cathedral.
(d) Into the church office.

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

3. After receiving a phone call, what does Dan Morgan hang out the window?
(a) A white sheet.
(b) An Irish flag.
(c) A black towel.
(d) A green shamrock flag.

4. How long is the timer on the bombs set for?
(a) 6 hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

5. Who turns Queen's evidence against Sheila?
(a) George Sullivan.
(b) Brian Flynn.
(c) Liam Coogan.
(d) Maureen Malone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the book begin?

2. In Book 2, Chapter 9, what does Martin think the Fenians are going to do?

3. Who will pay for the expense of the hostage situation?

4. In Book 3, why do the mass attendees exit the cathedral?

5. How does Schroeder feel about the first negotiation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Megan's disposition.

3. What happens when members of the IRA try to free Sheila?

4. What is being foreshadowed when Martin says "I wonder about that" in response to Burke saying they won't have to shoot their way in?

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

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

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

8. What are MacCumail's demands?

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

10. What are the additional demands Flynn gives to Schroeder in Book 4?

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