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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. What is Burke trying to get from the cathedral architect?
2. After Hickey's fake Morse code message, what does Baxter show Maureen in the cathedral?
3. What does Maureen try to tell Burke when he brings in food?
4. How long do Brian and Maureen stay in hiding?
5. Where does Burke meet Martin to try and get information about an upcoming attack?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Maureen want to escape?
2. In the hotel, how does Maureen know that Flynn is in the area?
3. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 21, what happens when Maureen tries to escape?
4. In Book 4, what does Father Murphy do in the confessional?
5. What happens when Sheila is brought in for questioning?
6. What does the slogan "once in, never out" refer to?
7. How does Brian get his codename?
8. Explain how the situation at the cathedral is political.
9. What are the additional demands Flynn gives to Schroeder in Book 4?
10. Who is Jack Ferguson and what does he tell Burke?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the novel Cathedral, Brian Flynn goes through various changes that affect how the reader feels about him. In an essay, analyze how Flynn is a dynamic character. At the beginning of the novel, do you see him as a "good guy" or a "bad guy"? How does that change throughout the novel? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
In an essay, analyze what affect point of view has on the novel. Using examples from the text, from what point of view is Cathedral told? How would the novel change if it were told from the point of view of each of the following characters:
• Brian Flynn
• Maureen Malone
• Patrick Burke
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