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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. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 41, what does Burke bring to Flynn?

2. The Mayor says that there will be what for all involved in the attack?

3. What covers Maureen's escape route while she is being pursued by the Fenians in the crawlspace?

4. What does Maureen use to make a garrote?

5. How does Hickey tell Flynn to get back inside after the press conference?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. During Maureen's escape attempt into the crawlspace, Hickey goes by the old rules of the IRA. What rule is this, and how does he follow it?

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

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

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

7. Describe the assault on the cathedral.

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

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

10. What is Operation Phoenix?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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