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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. During the police invasion, where is Flynn positioned?

2. How does Hickey tell Flynn to get back inside after the press conference?

3. During the police invasion, what does Maureen give Flynn?

4. In Book 4, Chapter 36, what reduces the tension inside the cathedral?

5. What is Bellini in charge of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does the Mayor tell during the press conference?

2. What does Hickey want to see happen to Maureen?

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

4. Why does Schroeder leave the press conference?

5. Why do Hickey and Megan go into the crawlspace after Maureen when she tries to escape?

6. Why is Bellini told to advance the attack to 5:15 a.m.?

7. In the end, how does Burke become just like one of the politicians?

8. Why hasn't Flynn responded to the government's offer?

9. What is Maureen's response to Brian when he asks her to come with him after the hostage situation is over?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflict is a critical literary element in narrative writing. Analyze the conflict in Cathedral. What type of conflict is it? What is the conflict? How does it further the story line? Use specific examples from the text to prove your point.

Essay Topic 2

In addition to simply telling a story, authors also try to create a mood that enhances the story. In an essay, using examples from the novel, describe the mood of Cathedral. What literary devices does he use to create this mood?

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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