Question: The IRA, you might say, already lives in a Hollywood movie, with its noble heroes, amoral enemies, and glorious deaths.
The IRA is in a Hollywood movie.

Answer: yes

Question: Although flat and monotonous sandy desert in the north, it rises in ranges of sandstone peaks in the south creating a strong contrast with the azure blue of the surrounding seas.
The northern area is a lush green wilderness, with low-lying marshes to the south.

Answer: no

Question: 'Hurry!'
Quickly!

Answer:
yes