View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the police spotlight in Book 4, Chapter 17?
(a) It doesn't work becuase of the CS gas.
(b) One of the IRA shoots it out.
(c) It blinds one of the Fenians.
(d) It is pointed at Flynn.

2. Who will take over if Brian falters?
(a) Megan.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Pedar.
(d) Hickey.

3. At the beginning of the attack, what does everyone think about John Hickey?
(a) That he is the leader of the Fenian army.
(b) That he is useless in the attack.
(c) That he is dead.
(d) That he used to be Maureen's lover.

4. When the Governor and the Mayor are talking in Book 4, Chapter 25, what does the Governor want to do?
(a) Call the terrorists.
(b) Negotiate a hostage release.
(c) Storm the cathedral.
(d) Implement a curfew.

5. Who is Burke's contact in the IRA?
(a) Maureen Malone.
(b) George Sullivan.
(c) Brian Flynn.
(d) Jack Ferguson.

6. Who catches Father Murphy and the Cardinal in the confessional?
(a) Hickey.
(b) Pedar.
(c) Megan.
(d) Flynn.

7. In Book 2, Chapter 9, how is Burke to get a hold of Martin?
(a) Contact Jack Ferguson, who will relay the message.
(b) Call the British Information Services office and ask for Mr. James.
(c) Send a message to his secretary.
(d) Go through Father Donnelly.

8. How does Jack describe the leader of the Fenians to Burke?
(a) He wears a distinctive ring.
(b) He wears black boots.
(c) He wears a green beret.
(d) He wears a gold chain.

9. Who does Maureen receive carnations from?
(a) Shirley Malone.
(b) Patrick Burke.
(c) George Sullivan.
(d) Finn MacCumail.

10. What is the relationship between Brian Flynn and Maureen?
(a) Pen pals.
(b) Father and daughter.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Former lovers.

11. How does MacCumail announce that he is in control of the cathedral?
(a) He broadcasts it on the police radio.
(b) A sign on the door.
(c) A black flag from the bell tower.
(d) He announces it from the bell tower.

12. Who helps Brian and Maureen hide after the attempt to free Sheila?
(a) Major Bartholomew Martin.
(b) Father Donnelly.
(c) Sheila Malone.
(d) Members of the IRA.

13. In Book 4, Chapter 18, what does Eamon Farrell find in the tower?
(a) A letter detailing the plans.
(b) A map of the cathedral exits.
(c) A trap door.
(d) Three machine guns.

14. What is the relationship of Megan and Pedar?
(a) Brother and sister.
(b) Distant cousins.
(c) Girlfriend and boyfriend.
(d) Husband and wife.

15. How does Burke get to Stillway's apartment?
(a) By helicopter.
(b) By ambulance.
(c) By police escort.
(d) By bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 4, Chapter 32, why do Father Murphy and the Cardinal go to the confessional?

2. In Book 4, Chapter 33, after Burke talks with Ferguson, what does he do?

3. Who is the female, second in command at the cathedral?

4. What does Brian find in the ruins?

5. In Book 4, Chapter 21, why does Megan draw a gun on Maureen?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 519 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample