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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the sniper do when he realizes that the old woman is an informant?
(a) Shoots and kills her.
(b) Curses her.
(c) Moves his position.
(d) Writes down her name to give to his field commander.

3. Where is the enemy sniper located?
(a) On the rooftop across the street.
(b) In an alley next to the building the protagonist is on.
(c) In an armored car.
(d) On the same rooftop as the protagonist.

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

5. What word (or a variation of it) is repeated several times after the sniper is shot?
(a) Bridge.
(b) Dead.
(c) Broken.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the protagonist expose his hand by draping it over the parapet?

2. As a result of taking a risk in order to see his dead enemy's body, what happens to the sniper?

3. What is the sniper drinking?

4. What do the Republicans want?

5. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?

(see the answer key)

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