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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. When the cathedral is secured by the police, what does Burke tell Schroeder to do?
(a) Go and see his daughter.
(b) Keep quiet.
(c) Confess what he did.
(d) Get out of town as fast as possible.

2. In Book 4, Chapter 36, what reduces the tension inside the cathedral?
(a) Flynn and Hickey play the organ.
(b) Father Murphy says prayers.
(c) The hostages play poker.
(d) The Fenians begin drinking beer.

3. How many assault squads are part of the ESD?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

4. After the police attack is over, what happens to Terri O'Neil?
(a) Killed.
(b) Arrested.
(c) Kidnapped.
(d) Let go.

5. After the escape attempt in Book 4, Chapter 46, how are the hostages detained?
(a) Tied to the pews.
(b) Put in separate rooms.
(c) Handcuffed together.
(d) Duct-taped together.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 6, how does Burke feel towards Schroeder?

2. After the police attack, Burke tells Spiegel to make sure he receives what?

3. Why does Sheila's name get added to Flynn's list of people they want released?

4. What information does Stillway provide to Bellini?

5. The Mayor says that there will be what for all involved in the attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. When it is evident the police are going to storm the cathedral, if you were Flynn, would you move forward and stand strong or give in on your demands? Why?

2. During Maureen's escape attempt into the crawlspace, Hickey goes by the old rules of the IRA. What rule is this, and how does he follow it?

3. At the end of Chapter 45, it becomes clear to Burke that Flynn is trapped by the hostage situation. How is he trapped?

4. How would you describe the relationship between Schroeder and Burke? Why?

5. After Maureen is put in the car to be taken to a hospital, what do you think will happen to her next?

6. What story does the Mayor tell during the press conference?

7. Why do Hickey and Megan go into the crawlspace after Maureen when she tries to escape?

8. Why hasn't Flynn responded to the government's offer?

9. Why is Bellini told to advance the attack to 5:15 a.m.?

10. Why does Schroeder start screaming "No!" when he hears that the attack plans have been changed?

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