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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 3, why do the mass attendees exit the cathedral?

2. In Book 2, Chapter 9, how is Burke to get a hold of Martin?

3. Who is being held hostage by Dan Morgan?

4. What does Brian find at the abbey when he returns?

5. Where do Brian and Maureen go to be safe after the attempt to free Sheila?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian get his codename?

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

3. What does Flynn think Martin's ulterior motive is?

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

5. In Book 2, what does Brian place in the choir loft?

6. What are MacCumail's demands?

7. Why does Maureen want to escape?

8. Who helps Brian and Maureen at the abbey, and what does Brian find out about him later?

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. Who is Jack Ferguson and what does he tell Burke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel Cathedral, there are strong lead male and female characters. Write an essay that analyzes the role gender plays in the character development of the novel. What character traits are assigned to male characters vs. female characters? Does the author assign traditional gender roles to his characters or does he mix them up? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

After demanding to give a press conference, Flynn turns over the task of given the conference to Hickey. In an essay, analyze and evaluate this decision made by Flynn. Why didn't Flynn give the press conference? Do you think Hickey made the situation better or worse? In your essay, cite examples from the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the reading of the novel, we have analyzed the development of the plot. In an essay, summarize the key events of the novel and what elements of plot they are. Include exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution.

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