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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 British measure.
(d) A deep sniff.

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

3. What is the sniper drinking?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Milk.
(d) Whiskey.

4. How does the reader know the sniper's age?
(a) From the report of his thoughts.
(b) From the description of his face.
(c) From the description of his eyes.
(d) From the description of the objects he has with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sniper drop to the ground?

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

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

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

5. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?

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