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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?
(a) Sweat.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Rain.
(d) Tears.

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

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

5. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?
(a) He is suddenly afraid.
(b) He is dizzy from pain and loss of blood.
(c) He cannot shoot his rifle.
(d) He no longer wants to kill anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bridge is near the sniper's position?

2. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?

3. What word (or a variation of it) is repeated several times after the sniper is shot?

4. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

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

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