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A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after a taxi driver was forced to deliver it. The police swiftly evacuated the area, saving lives despite the bomb detonating earlier than expected. The explosion caused significant damage to nearby businesses. A dissident Republican group claimed responsibility, and politicians condemned the attack, highlighting ongoing threats to the peace process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the target of the car bomb in Northern Ireland?

A school

A shopping mall

A police station

A government building

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police officer contribute to saving lives during the incident?

By defusing the bomb

By calling for backup

By evacuating the area

By arresting the gunmen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the time difference between the warning call and the actual explosion?

45 minutes

30 minutes

15 minutes

60 minutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group claimed responsibility for the bombing?

The Continuity IRA

The Real IRA

Auckland Aaron

The Irish Republican Army

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the political response to the bombing?

Support for the attackers

Approval of the peace process

Condemnation of the bombing

Indifference to the incident