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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What bridge is near the sniper's position?
(a) Craigavon.
(b) Nine Arches.
(c) Lifford.
(d) O'Connell.

3. The description of the car "panting" (96) suggests what about the situation?
(a) The technology they have available is primitive.
(b) The soldiers are exhausted.
(c) The fighting is animalistic.
(d) The air is thick with smoke from the British artillery.

4. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?
(a) He is able to discipline himself and sacrifice for his beliefs.
(b) He has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.
(c) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will do.
(d) He does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.

5. What is the sniper drinking?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Milk.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Free Staters want?

2. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?

3. Why does the enemy sniper stand up and expose his position?

4. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?

5. What river is near the sniper's position?

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