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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story, the reader learns that the story has been taking place on the corner of what street?
(a) O'Connell.
(b) Lifford.
(c) Donnybrook.
(d) Christchurch.

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

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

4. "His enemy had been hit" (98) is an example of what technique?
(a) Parallelism.
(b) Charged language.
(c) Passive voice.
(d) Honorific diction.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After he is wounded, the sniper feels a "paroxysm" of pain. What kind of pain is he feeling?

2. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?

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

4. Who wrote "The Sniper"?

5. Why does the enemy sniper stand up and expose his position?

(see the answer key)

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