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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) A total stranger.
(c) His priest.
(d) His commander.

2. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?
(a) Weep.
(b) Speak rapid nonsense.
(c) Pace back and forth.
(d) Clutch at his face and head.

3. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?
(a) He needs medical attention.
(b) He needs to report to his field commander.
(c) He needs to find and kill the old woman.
(d) He needs to get off the roof before dawn.

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

5. Why does the enemy sniper stand up and expose his position?
(a) He believes that the protagonist will honor the white flag.
(b) He is ready to give up.
(c) He believes the protagonist to be dead.
(d) He is startled by shooting in the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?

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

3. How does the sniper get off of the rooftop?

4. What is the sniper drinking?

5. In his distress, what does the sniper do with his revolver?

(see the answer key)

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