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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?
(a) He remembers the cause he is fighting for.
(b) He realizes that he needs medical attention.
(c) He sees that the sun is nearly up.
(d) He is nearly hit by his own bullet.

2. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Talk to another soldier.
(c) Reload his gun.
(d) Sleep.

3. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?
(a) Eagerness.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

4. When the enemy sniper is "silhouetted" (98), what is true?
(a) He is a dark shape against the sky.
(b) He is flattened up against a solid object.
(c) He is too tired to stand.
(d) He is surrounded by a halo of light.

5. What do the Republicans want?
(a) A united Ireland under joint rule between the British and the Irish.
(b) A divided Ireland, one part ruled by Ireland, one part ruled by Britain.
(c) A united Ireland under British rule.
(d) A united Ireland under Irish rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river is near the sniper's position?

2. What bridge is near the sniper's position?

3. Where is the enemy sniper located?

4. At the end of the story, the reader learns that the story has been taking place on the corner of what street?

5. What is the only description given of the old woman?

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