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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. The name of the street gives the reader what important piece of information?
(a) How close the sniper is to his own home.
(b) How close the sniper is to the heart of the battle.
(c) That the sniper has mistakenly positioned himself in enemy territory.
(d) That the sniper has been assigned to a pointless task.

3. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?
(a) A small sip.
(b) A British measure.
(c) A large swallow.
(d) A deep sniff.

4. What does the sniper drop to the ground?
(a) His revolver.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His field glasses.
(d) His rifle.

5. What is the sniper eating?
(a) An apple.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) Cold stew.
(d) Cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?

2. At what time of day does the story begin?

3. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?

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

5. "His enemy had been hit" (98) is an example of what technique?

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