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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 does Maureen receive carnations from?

2. Who does Flynn believe is the only one without ulterior motives?

3. What happens to the police spotlight in Book 4, Chapter 17?

4. What is the name of the cathedral?

5. How does Schroeder feel about the first negotiation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens at the ravine with the murder of the two British soldiers?

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

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

5. What does the slogan "once in, never out" refer to?

6. Schroeder and Spiegal are at odds with each other. Explain each of their positions.

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

8. What happens after the signal to start the attack by the Fenians is given?

9. Describe Megan's disposition.

10. How does Brian get his codename?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an expository essay giving an overview of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Include a historical basis for the conflict, key events in the struggle and how the conflict is demonstrated in the novel, Cathedral.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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