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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 32, why do Father Murphy and the Cardinal go to the confessional?
(a) So they can pray for the terrorists.
(b) To discuss a plan to escape.
(c) To get away from the other hostages.
(d) So Father Murphy can say confession.

2. What is Brian dressed as in the opening of Book 2?
(a) A banker.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A priest.
(d) A soldier.

3. Who does MacCumail discuss his demands with in person in Book 4, Chapter 23?
(a) Baxter.
(b) Tazik.
(c) Burke.
(d) Pedar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 4 Chapter 29, who does Flynn offer to let go?

2. After Schroeder's second round of negotiations, how does he feel?

3. How does Maureen communicate with the rectory in the confessional?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Maureen want to escape?

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

3. How does Brian get his codename?

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

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

6. Describe Megan's disposition.

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

8. Schroeder and Spiegal are at odds with each other. Explain each of their positions.

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

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

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