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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first physical sensation the sniper feels in the place where he has been shot?
(a) Overwhelming pain.
(b) Numbness, or absence.
(c) A sharp shock.
(d) Warmth.

2. After he calms down, what does the sniper decide to do next?
(a) Rest for a few minutes before he tries to move.
(b) Bandage his wound more carefully before he tries to move.
(c) Get off the rooftop and report to his commander.
(d) Get off the rooftop and check on the identity of his enemy.

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

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

5. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?
(a) The death of the enemy sniper.
(b) The death of the turret gunner.
(c) Being shot.
(d) The sounds of the battle beginning to fade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only description given of the old woman?

2. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?

3. What can readers infer about the sniper's revolver?

4. "His enemy had been hit" (98) is an example of what technique?

5. What is the sniper eating?

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