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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 Flynn offers to let Maureen go in Book 4, Chapter 50, what does she do?
(a) Leaves the cathedral with Flynn.
(b) Quietly escapes.
(c) Brings the hostages along.
(d) Refuses to go without him.

2. When Kearney is taken by the ESD, what does she do?
(a) Threatens to kill the police.
(b) Gives the location of the other Fenians.
(c) Fires at the ESD.
(d) Kills herself.

3. The Mayor says that there will be what for all involved in the attack?
(a) Badges of honor.
(b) Raises.
(c) Letters of appreciation.
(d) Promotions.

4. In Book 6, who will confirm anything Burke says?
(a) Flynn.
(b) Spiegel.
(c) Schroeder.
(d) Maureen.

5. How many suitcases with explosives does Maureen disarm?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Martin and Leary?

2. Who will Martin deliver to Burke if the assault is launched?

3. In Book 6, what does Langley want to arrest Burke for?

4. Who appears when Burke finds the body in the water?

5. How does Hickey tell Flynn to get back inside after the press conference?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Operation Phoenix?

2. 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?

3. What are the arrangements Spiegel sets up for after the police attack?

4. Describe the attack plan Schroeder tells to Flynn.

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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