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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the sniper decide that it is safe to move from the rooftop?
(a) The battle seems to be over.
(b) The enemy sniper was the only serious danger to him.
(c) He is very drunk.
(d) The streets immediately around him are quiet.

2. How are the sniper's eyes described?
(a) Intelligent and kind.
(b) Confused and frightened.
(c) Angry and eager.
(d) Cold and fanatical.

3. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?
(a) He realizes that he needs medical attention.
(b) He remembers the cause he is fighting for.
(c) He is nearly hit by his own bullet.
(d) He sees that the sun is nearly up.

4. What bridge is near the sniper's position?
(a) Nine Arches.
(b) Lifford.
(c) O'Connell.
(d) Craigavon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?

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

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

5. What is the sniper eating?

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