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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Book 1, where will Maureen appear after she leaves the hotel?
(a) British Embassy.
(b) St. Patrick's Cathedral.
(c) Headquarters of Amnesty International.
(d) In the St. Patrick's Day parade.

3. In Book 4, Chapter 33, after Burke talks with Ferguson, what does he do?
(a) Brings him with him to the cathedral.
(b) Arranges a plane so he can leave the country.
(c) Recommend he be taken into protective custody.
(d) Decides to stop talking with Flynn.

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

5. After the first escape attempt, who says that if one of them escapes, the rest will die?
(a) Hickey.
(b) Flynn.
(c) Pedar.
(d) Megan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers the final shots to kill the British soldiers?

2. How does Burke get to Stillway's apartment?

3. In Book 4, Chapter 18, what does Eamon Farrell find in the tower?

4. After Maureen leaves the hotel, who does she feel is in the area?

5. What does Brian find at the abbey when he returns?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Fenians' plans for the cathedral?

2. Why does Maureen want to escape?

3. What is being foreshadowed when Martin says "I wonder about that" in response to Burke saying they won't have to shoot their way in?

4. What does Burke find in the architect's apartment?

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

6. Who are the Fenians and who is their leader?

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

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

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

10. How does Brian get his codename?

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