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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 says, "Whenever there is doubt, run, not fight."?

2. What do the terrorists do to the entrance Maureen tried to escape through?

3. In Book 6, how does Burke feel towards Schroeder?

4. What does Maureen hit the Fenian with, who finds her under the cathedral?

5. What is the relationship between Martin and Leary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hickey want to see happen to Maureen?

2. At the end of Book 4, Chapter 40, what new information does Jack Ferguson give Burke?

3. In the end, how does Burke become just like one of the politicians?

4. Describe the relationship between Maureen and Brian after the attack by the police.

5. When it is evident the police are going to storm the cathedral, if you were Flynn, would you move forward and stand strong or give in on your demands? Why?

6. Describe the attack plan Schroeder tells to Flynn.

7. Describe the preparations the Fenians do with the lights just before the attack by the police.

8. What are the arrangements Spiegel sets up for after the police attack?

9. After Maureen is put in the car to be taken to a hospital, what do you think will happen to her next?

10. What does Langley report to Hickey about the status of the release of the prisoners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using what you have learned about characterization, write a character analysis of one of the main characters. Include the following: a description, actions, relationship to other characters, motives, strengths and weaknesses.

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

In an essay, write a literary critique of The Cathedral. Include the following:

· What is the author's purpose in writing the story?

· What is the author's underlying belief about the topic?

· Do you agree with the author's conclusions?

· Does the writing follow a conventional plot diagram?

· Is the conflict made clear?

· Do you agree with the author's resolution of the conflict?

· Is there enough evidence throughout the novel to support the events that take place?

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