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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does the protagonist expose his hand by draping it over the parapet?
(a) He is unaware that he has done so.
(b) To show a white flag.
(c) To make it look like he has been shot.
(d) He needs to risk it in order to get his gun.

4. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?
(a) Talk to another soldier.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Reload his gun.

5. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?
(a) A total stranger.
(b) His own brother.
(c) His commander.
(d) His priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the enemy sniper is "silhouetted" (98), what is true?

2. After he calms down, what does the sniper decide to do next?

3. In the opening of the story, machine guns fire "spasmodically." How are they firing?

4. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?

5. What complicates the sniper's final shot?

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