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

2. What does the Cardinal believe about the negotiations?
(a) The Fenians will give up on their demands and turn themselves in.
(b) There is no hope and they will be killed.
(c) The hostages will be set free, but the cathedral will be blown up.
(d) There will be a settlement and they will go unharmed.

3. How does Flynn motivate the Fenians before the anticipated attack by the police?
(a) Giving a motivational speech.
(b) If they stop the attack, their relatives will be freed from prison.
(c) Promises cash rewards to those who are brave.
(d) Playing Johnny Boy on the organ.

4. Where do Burke, Martin and Spiegel go to discuss the assault plan?
(a) The hotel across the street.
(b) The steps of the cathedral.
(c) A restaurant around the corner.
(d) The roof of the rectory.

5. During the press conference after the police attack, who does the Mayor portray as heroes?
(a) Flynn and Maureen.
(b) Burke and O'Neil.
(c) Schroder and Bellini.
(d) Martin and Leary.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kearney is taken by the ESD, what does she do?

2. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 41, what does Burke bring to Flynn?

3. Who does the press conference?

4. In the park, what does Martin tell Burke?

5. When the hostages try to escape in Chapter 36, who is hit by a bullet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hickey want to see happen to Maureen?

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

3. Describe the preparations the Fenians do with the lights just before the attack by the police.

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

5. Describe the attack plan Schroeder tells to Flynn.

6. 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?

7. How does Martin die? What do you think happened?

8. In the end, how does Burke become just like one of the politicians?

9. At the end of Book 4, Chapter 40, what new information does Jack Ferguson give Burke?

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

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