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

2. How does Burke get to Stillway's apartment?

3. In Book 2, Chapter 9, what does Martin think the Fenians are going to do?

4. Who captured Brian Flynn a few months before the St. Patrick's day attack?

5. After Martin and Burke's first encounter, what does Martin drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Burke brings the food requested by the terrorists, what does Maureen do?

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

3. Why does Brian think today is the last time he will see Maureen?

4. Why does Maureen want to escape?

5. In the hotel, how does Maureen know that Flynn is in the area?

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

7. Describe Megan's disposition.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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