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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote "The Sniper"?
(a) Patrick O'Connell.
(b) Liam O'Connell.
(c) Liam O'Flaherty.
(d) Patrick O'Flaherty.

2. What does the sniper do when he realizes that the old woman is an informant?
(a) Shoots and kills her.
(b) Moves his position.
(c) Curses her.
(d) Writes down her name to give to his field commander.

3. After he calms down, what does the sniper decide to do next?
(a) Rest for a few minutes before he tries to move.
(b) Get off the rooftop and report to his commander.
(c) Bandage his wound more carefully before he tries to move.
(d) Get off the rooftop and check on the identity of his enemy.

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

5. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?
(a) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will 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 does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?

2. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?

3. "His enemy had been hit" (98) is an example of what technique?

4. What word (or a variation of it) is repeated several times after the sniper is shot?

5. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?

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