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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of the story, machine guns fire "spasmodically." How are they firing?
(a) Continuously.
(b) Loudly.
(c) In brief bursts with no regular pattern.
(d) With a deep reverberating sound.

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

3. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?
(a) He is nearly hit by his own bullet.
(b) He remembers the cause he is fighting for.
(c) He sees that the sun is nearly up.
(d) He realizes that he needs medical attention.

4. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?
(a) He shoots.
(b) He yells something at the protagonist.
(c) He surrenders.
(d) He drops his rifle.

5. What do the Free Staters want?
(a) A united Ireland under British rule.
(b) A united Ireland under joint rule between the British and the Irish.
(c) A united Ireland under Irish rule.
(d) A divided Ireland, one part ruled by Ireland, one part ruled by Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first physical sensation the sniper feels in the place where he has been shot?

2. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

3. Why does the sniper decide that it is safe to move from the rooftop?

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

5. In order to fool his enemy, what does the sniper lift over the parapet?

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