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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. Where do Burke, Martin and Spiegel go to discuss the assault plan?

2. In the park, what does Martin tell Burke?

3. What is the Cardinal doing after the police invasion?

4. Who does Burke find dead in the water of the park?

5. What is the relationship between Martin and Leary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bellini told to advance the attack to 5:15 a.m.?

2. In Book 5, why doesn't the bomb go off as planned?

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

4. How does Martin die? What do you think happened?

5. Describe the conflict between Hickey and Flynn at the end of Book 4, Chapter 55.

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

7. Why hasn't Flynn responded to the government's offer?

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

9. Why does Schroeder start screaming "No!" when he hears that the attack plans have been changed?

10. Describe the pressure the Mayor uses to get everyone to go forward with the attack.

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

Write an essay that outlines the theme of terrorism as it relates to the novel, Cathedral. Include the cause of the terrorist attacks, why the Fenians became terrorists, and whether or not terrorism was an effective way to reach their goals. In your essay, analyze whether or not terrorism works and strategies to curb future terrorist attacks.

Essay Topic 3

Brian Flynn can be described as a dynamic character because his actions change throughout the novel. One reason is because of the relationship between Brian and Maureen. In an essay, write a character analysis that analyzes the impact Maureen has had on Brian's actions. Citing specific examples from the text, what has Brian done because of his feelings for Maureen that he might not have done if they didn't have a relationship?

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