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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. When Schroeder meets Flynn at the front of the cathedral, why does he tell Flynn of the attack plans?
(a) To try and get the hostages released.
(b) So that Flynn will negotiate his demands.
(c) To buy time for the attack to begin.
(d) To try and get Flynn to release his daughter.

2. During the press conference after the police attack, who does the Mayor portray as heroes?
(a) Schroder and Bellini.
(b) Flynn and Maureen.
(c) Martin and Leary.
(d) Burke and O'Neil.

3. How many suitcases with explosives does Maureen disarm?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. What does Maureen use to make a garrote?
(a) Her pantyhose.
(b) Wire.
(c) Organ strings.
(d) A rope.

5. What does Flynn give Schroeder from Terri?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A family picture.
(c) A handwritten note.
(d) A necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Flynn tell the hostages to hide during the attack by the police?

2. What do the terrorists do to the entrance Maureen tried to escape through?

3. After the police attack, Burke tells Spiegel to make sure he receives what?

4. While they are in the crawl space, what does Maureen take off of the IRA member whom she hit?

5. During the police invasion, where is Flynn positioned?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How would you describe the relationship between Schroeder and Burke? Why?

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

5. What are the arrangements Spiegel sets up for after the police attack?

6. When it is evident the police are going to storm the cathedral, if you were Flynn, would you move forward and stand strong or give in on your demands? Why?

7. What is Operation Phoenix?

8. Why is Bellini not optimistic about the assault on the cathedral?

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

10. What does Langley report to Hickey about the status of the release of the prisoners?

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