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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The name of the street gives the reader what important piece of information?
(a) That the sniper has mistakenly positioned himself in enemy territory.
(b) How close the sniper is to the heart of the battle.
(c) How close the sniper is to his own home.
(d) That the sniper has been assigned to a pointless task.

2. Why does the protagonist expose his hand by draping it over the parapet?
(a) He is unaware that he has done so.
(b) To show a white flag.
(c) To make it look like he has been shot.
(d) He needs to risk it in order to get his gun.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?

3. Where does the sniper get shot?

4. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

5. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?

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