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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 Book 4, Chapter 57, what song does Gallagher play on his bagpipes?
(a) Drink With Me.
(b) Amazing Grace.
(c) This Is It.
(d) Danny Boy.

2. What is Bellini in charge of?
(a) Communications with the Vatican.
(b) The police assault on the cathedral.
(c) The hostage negotiations.
(d) The preservation of the cathedral.

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

4. Why does Hickey threaten to kill Schroeder's daughter?
(a) Terri O'Neal tried to escape.
(b) Schroeder is not able to meet the Fenians' demands.
(c) Fitzgerald is dead.
(d) The police assault is about to begin.

5. After the police attack is over, what happens to Terri O'Neil?
(a) Kidnapped.
(b) Arrested.
(c) Let go.
(d) Killed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the Mayor require before an attack on the cathedral is launched?

5. Who is appointed temporary negotiator after Schroeder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the assault on the cathedral.

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

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

5. How would you describe the relationship between Schroeder and Burke? Why?

6. Describe the attack plan Schroeder tells to Flynn.

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

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

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

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

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