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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 26 - 30).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 28, where were British soldiers killed in 2009 by a splinter paramilitary group in Northern Ireland?
(a) The Falls Road.
(b) Long Kesh Prison.
(c) Massereene Barracks.
(d) The Armagh Prison.

2. In Chapter 8, how did the Provisional IRA deal with problems in its own ranks?
(a) By banishing members to the Republic.
(b) By threatening members' families.
(c) Through a court-martial process.
(d) By knee-capping members.

3. In Chapter 6, what was Brendan Hughes's nickame?
(a) Hose.
(b) Manager.
(c) Silencer.
(d) Dark.

4. Which of Jean McConville's children accompanied her to the waiting car with the people who abducted her from her flat?
(a) Archie.
(b) Michael.
(c) Terri.
(d) Helen.

5. In Chapter 20, which U.S. negotiator helped broker a peace accord in Northern Ireland?
(a) Samantha Power.
(b) George Mitchell.
(c) John Kerry.
(d) Patrick Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what principal did the Belfast Cop and RUC Special Branch member live by in recruiting informants?

2. In Chapter 8, what was the name of the prison ship the British used to house political prisoners?

3. In Chapter 20, which U.S. president took an interest in the peace process in Northern Ireland?

4. In Chapter 28, what disturbing allegations were brought against Gerry Adams' brother, Liam?

5. In Chapter 14, how did the British government deal with the Price sisters' hunger strike after it had been going on for about two weeks?

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