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

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

3. In order to fool his enemy, what does the sniper lift over the parapet?
(a) His rifle.
(b) His head.
(c) His hat.
(d) His jacket.

4. What river is near the sniper's position?
(a) The Liffey.
(b) The Corrib.
(c) The Shannon.
(d) The Thames.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Free Staters want?

2. What can readers infer about the sniper's revolver?

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

4. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?

5. What do the Republicans want?

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