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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 1, what is Maureen Malone doing at the Waldorf Astoria hotel?
(a) Meeting Brian Flynn.
(b) Giving a speech.
(c) Meeting Jack Ferguson.
(d) Going out to dinner.

2. 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.

3. Because of the message from the confessional, Spiegal tells Bellini to do what?
(a) Storm the cathedral.
(b) Stand down.
(c) Wait for the negotiations to reach an agreement.
(d) Be ready on very short notice.

4. Who does Maureen receive carnations from?
(a) Shirley Malone.
(b) Finn MacCumail.
(c) Patrick Burke.
(d) George Sullivan.

5. What is wrong with the National Guard when they are called in?
(a) Most are intoxicated.
(b) They are on the side of the Fenians.
(c) Most are out of town.
(d) They do not have the correct riot gear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Book 2?

2. What is the relationship of Megan and Pedar?

3. In Book 1, where will Maureen appear after she leaves the hotel?

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

5. What evidence is in Martin's report on Sheila?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the signal to begin the attack on the cathedral by the Fenians?

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

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

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

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

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

8. When Burke brings the food requested by the terrorists, what does Maureen do?

9. What does Burke find in the architect's apartment?

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

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