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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 4, Chapter 32, why do Father Murphy and the Cardinal go to the confessional?

2. What is the relationship of Megan and Pedar?

3. After Flynn and the Cardinal talk about secret passages, where do Father Murphy and Maureen go?

4. When the Governor and the Mayor are talking in Book 4, Chapter 25, what does the Governor want to do?

5. In Book 4, Chapter 18, what does Eamon Farrell find in the tower?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book 3, why does Burke think there is a British conspiracy as well as an Irish one?

2. What is being foreshadowed when Martin says "I wonder about that" in response to Burke saying they won't have to shoot their way in?

3. Explain how the situation at the cathedral is political.

4. What are the additional demands Flynn gives to Schroeder in Book 4?

5. What does Burke find in the architect's apartment?

6. What happens when members of the IRA try to free Sheila?

7. How does Brian get his codename?

8. What are the Fenians' plans for the cathedral?

9. When discussing the attack on the cathedral, what do the Governor and Mayor agree to?

10. Why does Burke want Martin excluded from the negotiations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A theme in Cathedral is that of being a revolutionary. How is this theme embedded in the novel? Explain which characters are revolutionaries and what cause they are fighting for. How do you think the author feels about the cause they are fighting for? In your essay, include whether or not you think it is a worthwhile cause.

Essay Topic 2

DeMille uses foreshadowing to further the plot development in this suspenseful novel. How is foreshadowing used as a literary technique to advance the plot of this novel? Using examples from the text as evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that outlines the theme of terrorism as it relates to the novel, Cathedral. Include the cause of the terrorist attacks, why the Fenians became terrorists, and whether or not terrorism was an effective way to reach their goals. In your essay, analyze whether or not terrorism works and strategies to curb future terrorist attacks.

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