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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 16, how did Dolours react to Marian's release from prison while she remained to serve her sentence?
(a) She was happy Marian was released but felt a deep sense of loss at losing her sister's companionship.
(b) She was furious at Marian for accepting her release.
(c) She was grateful that the IRA leadership had secured Marian's release but angry that she herself was still in prison.
(d) She was more determined than ever to secure her own release through another hunger strike.

2. In Chapter 24, who was the British Prime Minister in 2012?
(a) Boris Johnson.
(b) David Cameron.
(c) Gordon Brown.
(d) Theresa May.

3. In Chapter 28, what was Bobby Storey's nickname?
(a) The Fist.
(b) The Enforcer.
(c) Big Bobby.
(d) The Brian.

4. In Chapter 7, what unit was Brendan Hughes in charge of for the IRA in the early 1970s?
(a) The Post Malones.
(b) The Marching Wallaces.
(c) The Provisional Stockpile.
(d) The Belfast Brigade's D Company.

5. In Chapter 9, what did a man bring to the door of the McConville's flat about a week after Jean disappeared?
(a) Her shoes.
(b) A lock of her hair.
(c) Her rings and her purse.
(d) A note from Jean.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, which of the following people gave an oration at Dolours Price's funeral?

2. In Chapter 22, when did Dolours Price's marriage to Stephen Rea end?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 8, which high-profile prisoner arrived on the prison ship in Belfast Lough in March 1972?

5. In Chapter 4, what was one of the first jobs Dolours Price did when she joined the IRA?

(see the answer key)

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