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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Eagerness.

2. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?
(a) He shoots.
(b) He yells something at the protagonist.
(c) He surrenders.
(d) He drops his rifle.

3. Where does the sniper get shot?
(a) In his leg.
(b) In his arm.
(c) In his side.
(d) In his hand.

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. As a result of taking a risk in order to see his dead enemy's body, what happens to the sniper?
(a) He sets off a bomb.
(b) He is shot at.
(c) He has to kill another civilian.
(d) Nothing: he gets away with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the sniper not immediately fire on the enemy car?

2. Why is the sniper eating?

3. In the context in which it is used in "The Sniper," how is "draught" (96) pronounced?

4. How does the sniper get off of the rooftop?

5. How does the reader know the sniper's age?

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