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1. Who wrote "The Sniper"?

Liam O'Flaherty.

2. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?

Dublin.

3. At what time of day does the story begin?

Dusk.

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

The Liffey.

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

O'Connell.

6. What nearby area of the city is under heavy fire?

The Four Courts.

7. In the opening of the story, machine guns fire "spasmodically." How are they firing?

In brief bursts with no regular pattern.

8. What do the Republicans want?

A united Ireland under Irish rule.

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