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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?
(a) Cork.
(b) Galway.
(c) Belfast.
(d) Dublin.

2. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?
(a) He does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.
(b) He is able to discipline himself and sacrifice for his beliefs.
(c) He has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.
(d) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will do.

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

4. What is the only description given of the old woman?
(a) She has a thin smile.
(b) Her dress looks like it is brand new.
(c) Her head is covered in an old shawl.
(d) She walks very slowly.

5. Why does the sniper decide that it is safe to move from the rooftop?
(a) The streets immediately around him are quiet.
(b) The battle seems to be over.
(c) The enemy sniper was the only serious danger to him.
(d) He is very drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening of the story, machine guns fire "spasmodically." How are they firing?

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

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

4. What is the sniper drinking?

5. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

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