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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote "The Sniper"?
(a) Patrick O'Connell.
(b) Patrick O'Flaherty.
(c) Liam O'Connell.
(d) Liam O'Flaherty.

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

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

4. How many people does the sniper kill before he can get a clear shot at the enemy sniper?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 0.
(d) 3.

5. What is the source of the sniper's respect for his fallen enemy?
(a) The man was a good shot.
(b) He can tell that his enemy was also a soldier.
(c) His religious respect for life.
(d) He is a fellow Irishman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sniper drop to the ground?

2. The description of the car "panting" (96) suggests what about the situation?

3. What is the sniper drinking?

4. Why does the sniper decide that it is safe to move from the rooftop?

5. What is the risk that the sniper takes in order to check out his dead enemy's identity?

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