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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says that the sniper can hear the "dull panting" (96) of the enemy armored car. This is an example of which technique?
(a) Onomatopoeia.
(b) Oxymoron.
(c) Simile.
(d) Personification.

2. What do the Republicans want?
(a) A divided Ireland, one part ruled by Ireland, one part ruled by Britain.
(b) A united Ireland under Irish rule.
(c) A united Ireland under British rule.
(d) A united Ireland under joint rule between the British and the Irish.

3. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?
(a) A large swallow.
(b) A small sip.
(c) A deep sniff.
(d) A British measure.

4. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?
(a) Being shot.
(b) The sounds of the battle beginning to fade.
(c) The death of the turret gunner.
(d) The death of the enemy sniper.

5. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?
(a) A total stranger.
(b) His own brother.
(c) His commander.
(d) His priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people does the sniper kill before he can get a clear shot at the enemy sniper?

2. What is the risk that the sniper takes in order to check out his dead enemy's identity?

3. Where does the sniper get shot?

4. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?

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

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