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

2. After the police attack, Burke tells Spiegel to make sure he receives what?
(a) His possessions taken by the police.
(b) A commendation and promotion.
(c) Training for the next Fenian attack.
(d) Pictures from the days events.

3. What do the terrorists do to the entrance Maureen tried to escape through?
(a) Board it up.
(b) Mine it.
(c) Lock it.
(d) Guard it.

4. During the police invasion, what does Maureen give Flynn?
(a) A gun.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A love letter.
(d) An injection of morphine.

5. Who appears when Burke finds the body in the water?
(a) Schroeder.
(b) John Hickey.
(c) Major Martin.
(d) Maureen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Maureen under the cathedral?

2. While they are in the crawl space, what does Maureen take off of the IRA member whom she hit?

3. Just before the attack by the police begins, what does Flynn order to be done?

4. Where does the attack by the police begin?

5. What is the Cardinal doing after the police invasion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Maureen's response to Brian when he asks her to come with him after the hostage situation is over?

4. At the end of Book 4, Chapter 50, what is the likelihood of the situation coming to a peaceful end? Why?

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

6. Why does Schroeder leave the press conference?

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

8. Why is Bellini not optimistic about the assault on the cathedral?

9. Describe the attack plan Schroeder tells to Flynn.

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

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