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

2. What is the sniper eating?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) An apple.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Cold stew.

3. What river is near the sniper's position?
(a) The Corrib.
(b) The Liffey.
(c) The Shannon.
(d) The Thames.

4. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?
(a) He thinks that they may have gone to school together.
(b) He has suddenly realized that the man might be on the Republican side.
(c) He is beginning to suspect that the dead sniper is his brother.
(d) He thinks it is possible that they served together in the same unit of the army.

5. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?
(a) Reload his gun.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Talk to another soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What complicates the sniper's final shot?

2. At what time of day does the story begin?

3. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?

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

5. What does the sniper drop to the ground?

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