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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 British rule.
(c) A united Ireland under Irish rule.
(d) A united Ireland under joint rule between the British and the Irish.

3. What nearby area of the city is under heavy fire?
(a) Christchurch.
(b) The Four Courts.
(c) Donnybrook
(d) Drumcondra

4. How does the sniper get off of the rooftop?
(a) Through a skylight.
(b) By jumping to a lower building.
(c) Via a set of fire stairs.
(d) By the ladder he has with him.

5. 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) Oxymoron.
(b) Simile.
(c) Personification.
(d) Onomatopoeia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?

3. What is the sniper eating?

4. What river is near the sniper's position?

5. The description of the car "panting" (96) suggests what about the situation?

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