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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says that the sniper can hear the "dull panting" (96) of the enemy armored car. This is an example of which technique?
(a) Oxymoron.
(b) Simile.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Personification.

2. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?
(a) Dublin.
(b) Cork.
(c) Galway.
(d) Belfast.

3. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?
(a) A large swallow.
(b) A deep sniff.
(c) A British measure.
(d) A small sip.

4. After he is wounded, the sniper feels a "paroxysm" of pain. What kind of pain is he feeling?
(a) Creeping and throbbing.
(b) Gradually easing.
(c) Sudden and violent.
(d) Mild but bothersome.

5. How are the sniper's eyes described?
(a) Angry and eager.
(b) Confused and frightened.
(c) Cold and fanatical.
(d) Intelligent and kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Republicans want?

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

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

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

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

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