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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Sniper".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?
(a) Sweat.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Tears.
(d) Rain.

2. What does the sniper drop to the ground?
(a) His field glasses.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His revolver.
(d) His rifle.

3. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?
(a) Weep.
(b) Pace back and forth.
(c) Clutch at his face and head.
(d) Speak rapid nonsense.

4. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?
(a) He is beginning to suspect that the dead sniper is his brother.
(b) He thinks that they may have gone to school together.
(c) He has suddenly realized that the man might be on the Republican side.
(d) He thinks it is possible that they served together in the same unit of the army.

5. What bridge is near the sniper's position?
(a) Craigavon.
(b) Lifford.
(c) O'Connell.
(d) Nine Arches.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to fool his enemy, what does the sniper lift over the parapet?

2. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

3. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?

4. Why is the sniper eating?

5. Where is the enemy sniper located?

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