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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 not immediately fire on the enemy car?
(a) He does not have a weapon that will penetrate its armor.
(b) He is not sure which side the car belongs to, at first.
(c) There is a civilian in his line of fire.
(d) He does not want to give away his position.

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

3. What can readers infer about the sniper's revolver?
(a) It is not intended for long-distance shooting.
(b) It is an unreliable weapon.
(c) It has fallen into a tricky spot.
(d) It is almost empty of ammunition.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are the sniper's eyes described?

3. Where does the sniper get shot?

4. On the rooftop where the sniper is lying, there is a parapet. What is a parapet?

5. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?

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