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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the enemy sniper located?
(a) On the same rooftop as the protagonist.
(b) In an armored car.
(c) In an alley next to the building the protagonist is on.
(d) On the rooftop across the street.

2. At the end of the story, the reader learns that the story has been taking place on the corner of what street?
(a) Christchurch.
(b) O'Connell.
(c) Donnybrook.
(d) Lifford.

3. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?
(a) He is dizzy from pain and loss of blood.
(b) He no longer wants to kill anyone.
(c) He cannot shoot his rifle.
(d) He is suddenly afraid.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?

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

3. What complicates the sniper's final shot?

4. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?

5. What do the Republicans want?

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