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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?
(a) Eagerness.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

2. 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 does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.
(c) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will do.
(d) He has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.

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

4. Where is the enemy sniper located?
(a) On the same rooftop as the protagonist.
(b) In an alley next to the building the protagonist is on.
(c) On the rooftop across the street.
(d) In an armored car.

5. Who wrote "The Sniper"?
(a) Patrick O'Flaherty.
(b) Patrick O'Connell.
(c) Liam O'Connell.
(d) Liam O'Flaherty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?

3. At the end of the story, the reader learns that the story has been taking place on the corner of what street?

4. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?

5. "His enemy had been hit" (98) is an example of what technique?

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