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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. In Book 2, Chapter 9, what does Martin think the Fenians are going to do?
(a) Attack British property in New York.
(b) Kidnap Terri O'Neal.
(c) Kill Maureen Malone.
(d) Disrupt the St. Patrick's Day celebration.

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

3. What do the Fenians do in case they burn down the cathedral?
(a) Chop wood.
(b) Find an escape route.
(c) Obtain fire extinguishers.
(d) Sprinkle gun powder.

4. How do Brian and Maureen get help while in hiding after the attempt to free Sheila?
(a) The priest calls members of the IRA to let them know where they are.
(b) Brian sends Morse code to his friends in the IRA.
(c) Brian and Maureen are on their own because it is too risky to get help.
(d) The IRA hears about them in the newspaper.

5. How does Schroeder feel about the first negotiation?
(a) Positive, because the demands were made clear.
(b) Nervous about his role as lead negotiator.
(c) He feels good because of the extention of time that was agreed to.
(d) He knows it did not go well.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book 4, Chapter 30, Flynn conveys additional demands to Schroeder, including which one of these?

3. What does the black box do when it goes off?

4. At the cathedral in Book 2, how long has it been since Brian has seen Maureen?

5. What is the relationship between Brian Flynn and Maureen?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In Book 2, what does Brian place in the choir loft?

3. In Book 4, what does Father Murphy do in the confessional?

4. What does Flynn tell the police on the first phone call?

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

6. After the attempt to free Sheila, how do Brian and Maureen find a safe place to hide?

7. What happens after the signal to start the attack by the Fenians is given?

8. What happens when Sheila is brought in for questioning?

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

10. Who is Jack Ferguson and what does he tell Burke?

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