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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what time of day does the story begin?
(a) Mid-afternoon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Dusk.
(d) Dawn.

3. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?
(a) Regret.
(b) Fury.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Confusion.

4. What is the sniper eating?
(a) An apple.
(b) Cookies.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) Cold stew.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the source of the sniper's respect for his fallen enemy?

3. After he is wounded, the sniper feels a "paroxysm" of pain. What kind of pain is he feeling?

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

5. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?

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