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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?
(a) He sees that the sun is nearly up.
(b) He remembers the cause he is fighting for.
(c) He is nearly hit by his own bullet.
(d) He realizes that he needs medical attention.

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

3. In the context in which it is used in "The Sniper," how is "draught" (96) pronounced?
(a) It rhymes with "taught."
(b) It rhymes with "out."
(c) It rhymes with "raft."
(d) It rhymes with "rocked."

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

5. What complicates the sniper's final shot?
(a) The distance and his pain.
(b) His hunger and fatigue.
(c) His confusion and fear.
(d) The glare and noise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?

2. How many people does the sniper kill before he can get a clear shot at the enemy sniper?

3. In the opening of the story, machine guns fire "spasmodically." How are they firing?

4. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?

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

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