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

2. In Book 6, what does Langley want to arrest Burke for?
(a) Conspiracy against the US.
(b) The murder of Martin.
(c) Treason for working with the British.
(d) Stealing from the cathedral.

3. What really happens to Schroeder after he talks to Flynn?
(a) He is arrested for treason.
(b) He is treated for exhaustion.
(c) He has quit the operation.
(d) He has gone to help his daughter.

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

5. At the end of the novel, Maureen encourages Brian to do what?
(a) Confess what he did to the police.
(b) Give information on the next attack.
(c) Talk to a priest.
(d) Run away while he can.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Maureen under the cathedral?

2. After the escape attempt in Book 4, Chapter 46, how are the hostages detained?

3. Who does Burke find dead in the water of the park?

4. Which of the hostages is first to be rescued?

5. Where does Flynn tell Burke to be at dawn?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Operation Phoenix?

9. What does Langley report to Hickey about the status of the release of the prisoners?

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

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