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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. Where does the book begin?
2. What does Flynn tell the first police phone call?
3. What does MacCumail want, or else he will burn down the altar?
4. What does Brian find at the abbey when he returns?
5. Where do the authorities meet to talk with the terrorists?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Burke brings the food requested by the terrorists, what does Maureen do?
2. In the hotel, how does Maureen know that Flynn is in the area?
3. In Book 3, why does Burke think there is a British conspiracy as well as an Irish one?
4. What happens after the signal to start the attack by the Fenians is given?
5. 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?
6. In Book 4, what does Father Murphy do in the confessional?
7. What happens at the ravine with the murder of the two British soldiers?
8. What happens when Sheila is brought in for questioning?
9. In Book 2, what does Brian place in the choir loft?
10. What is Maureen doing at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A theme in Cathedral is that of being a revolutionary. How is this theme embedded in the novel? Explain which characters are revolutionaries and what cause they are fighting for. How do you think the author feels about the cause they are fighting for? In your essay, include whether or not you think it is a worthwhile cause.
Essay Topic 2
The time of conflict in Northern Ireland is referred to as "The Troubles." In an essay, analyze why it is called "The Troubles." Be sure to include the historical context, the role of religion, and the peace process.
Essay Topic 3
In an essay, analyze what affect point of view has on the novel. Using examples from the text, from what point of view is Cathedral told? How would the novel change if it were told from the point of view of each of the following characters:
• Brian Flynn
• Maureen Malone
• Patrick Burke
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