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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 20 - 25).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 19, which famous poet composed a poem for Dolours Price's children?
(a) Daniel Rattigan.
(b) Oscar Wilde.
(c) Marcus Twomey.
(d) Seamus Heaney.

2. In Chapter 9, why did Granny McConville not want Jean's disappearance reported to authorities?
(a) She was sure Jean would come back.
(b) She knew for certain Jean was already dead.
(c) She was embarrassed by Jean's allegiance to the Provos.
(d) She was afraid of the repercussions in the community.

3. In Chapter 8, what did the prison doctor on the prison ship tell Gerry Adams when he told the doctor it hurt to breathe?
(a) Jump overboard.
(b) Take this pill.
(c) Cut your hair.
(d) Stop breathing.

4. In Chapter 10, which division of the Provos was often tasked with killing other members of the IRA?
(a) The Stickies.
(b) The Unkowns.
(c) The Mathers.
(d) The MRFs.

5. In Chapter 12, what did Dolours Price wear the day the jury's verdict was handed down in the London bombing case?
(a) A green sweater with a pink ribbon in her hair.
(b) A pencil skirt and paisley rayon top.
(c) A black velvet dress and beret.
(d) A peach evening gown.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, who was one of the local IRA leaders who had argued that McConville should not be buried?

2. In Chapter 15, where did Michael McConville wryly joke was his best home?

3. In Chapter 10, what problem did the Provos have when it came time to kill Kevin McKee?

4. In Chapter 20, which journalist was involved in setting up the Belfast Project?

5. In Chapter 15, what social club did Gerry Adams' father help to found?

(see the answer key)

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