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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. Who is the female, second in command at the cathedral?

2. What color are the carnations Maureen receives?

3. How do Brian and Maureen get help while in hiding after the attempt to free Sheila?

4. Who will take over if Brian falters?

5. Who does Spiegal think will agree to the terrorists' demands?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 21, what happens when Maureen tries to escape?

2. What does Flynn tell the police on the first phone call?

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

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

5. In Book 4, what does Father Murphy do in the confessional?

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

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

8. What are MacCumail's demands?

9. 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?

10. After the attempt to free Sheila, how do Brian and Maureen find a safe place to hide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting significantly affects the plot of a novel. In an essay, analyze the role of setting including a description of the setting of Cathedral, how the setting can change the novel, and examples of how the novel would be different if the setting were to change.

Essay Topic 2

In the novel Cathedral, Burke and Schroeder each act as negotiator at different times and in different ways. In an essay, compare and contrast each of their negotiating styles. Ultimately, who is more successful? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

The time of conflict in Northern Ireland is referred to as "The Troubles." In an essay, analyze why it is called "The Troubles." Be sure to include the historical context, the role of religion, and the peace process.

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