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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?
(a) Calmly begins packing his things up.
(b) Drops to his knees.
(c) Cries out joyfully.
(d) Vomits.

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

3. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?
(a) He no longer wants to kill anyone.
(b) He is suddenly afraid.
(c) He is dizzy from pain and loss of blood.
(d) He cannot shoot his rifle.

4. What word (or a variation of it) is repeated several times after the sniper is shot?
(a) Broken.
(b) Dead.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Bridge.

5. What does the sniper do when he realizes that the old woman is an informant?
(a) Moves his position.
(b) Writes down her name to give to his field commander.
(c) Shoots and kills her.
(d) Curses her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the context in which it is used in "The Sniper," how is "draught" (96) pronounced?

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

3. How does the sniper get off of the rooftop?

4. The name of the street gives the reader what important piece of information?

5. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?

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