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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the reader know the sniper's age?
(a) From the description of his face.
(b) From the report of his thoughts.
(c) From the description of his eyes.
(d) From the description of the objects he has with him.

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

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

4. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?
(a) Fury.
(b) Regret.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Confusion.

5. In the context in which it is used in "The Sniper," how is "draught" (96) pronounced?
(a) It rhymes with "out."
(b) It rhymes with "raft."
(c) It rhymes with "rocked."
(d) It rhymes with "taught."

Short Answer Questions

1. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?

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

3. The conflicting descriptions of the sniper that make him sound both young and mature are an example of what technique?

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

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

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