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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. In preparation for the attack by the police, why do the Fenians light every candle they can find?
(a) To provide low level light.
(b) To provide heat for the Fenians.
(c) To negate the advantage of infra-red goggles.
(d) To burn down the church if plans go awry.

2. After the escape attempt in Chapter 36, when is the doctor sent in?
(a) During the raid on the cathedral.
(b) After one of the hostages is shot.
(c) Flynn doesn't let a doctor in.
(d) When Murphy is killed.

3. What happens to Brian after he is carried out of the cathedral?
(a) He dies.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He is taken to the hospital.
(d) He is shot by a member of the IRA.

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

5. Who says, "Whenever there is doubt, run, not fight."?
(a) Maureen.
(b) Baxter.
(c) Flynn.
(d) Father Murphy.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the hostages are detained, what does Megan hit Baxter with?

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

3. Where is Maureen taken at the end of the book?

4. What do the terrorists do to the entrance Maureen tried to escape through?

5. Who is Gordon Stillway?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Operation Phoenix?

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

6. Describe the relationship between Maureen and Brian after the attack by the police.

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

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

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

10. 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?

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