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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. How long is the timer on the bombs set for?

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

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

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

5. Who fires the first shot to kill the British soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Maureen want to escape?

3. In the hotel, how does Maureen know that Flynn is in the area?

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

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

6. Why does Burke want Martin excluded from the negotiations?

7. At the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 21, what happens when Maureen tries to escape?

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

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

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

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

Using what you have learned about characterization, write a character analysis of one of the main characters. Include the following: a description, actions, relationship to other characters, motives, strengths and weaknesses.

Essay Topic 3

Oftentimes, an author's bias about an event comes through in their writing. In an essay, evaluate DeMille's stance on the conflict in Northern Ireland. Whose side would he be on? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

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