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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In his distress, what does the sniper do with his revolver?
(a) Throws it down onto the rooftop.
(b) Shoots his enemy's body a second time.
(c) Shoots wildly with no clear target.
(d) Aims it at his own head.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the sniper get shot?

2. What do the Republicans want?

3. Why does the protagonist expose his hand by draping it over the parapet?

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

5. What complicates the sniper's final shot?

(see the answer key)

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