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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 rifle.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His hat.
(d) His head.

2. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?
(a) Galway.
(b) Cork.
(c) Belfast.
(d) Dublin.

3. What river is near the sniper's position?
(a) The Corrib.
(b) The Thames.
(c) The Liffey.
(d) The Shannon.

4. Why is the sniper eating?
(a) He was too excited to eat earlier.
(b) He just remembered that he should.
(c) Another soldier has just brought him food.
(d) He has been too busy until now.

5. As a result of taking a risk in order to see his dead enemy's body, what happens to the sniper?
(a) He is shot at.
(b) Nothing: he gets away with it.
(c) He has to kill another civilian.
(d) He sets off a bomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the sniper's respect for his fallen enemy?

2. Where does the sniper get shot?

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

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

5. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?

(see the answer key)

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