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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?
(a) Regret.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Fury.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the sniper get shot?

3. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?

4. The name of the street gives the reader what important piece of information?

5. The narrator says that the sniper can hear the "dull panting" (96) of the enemy armored car. This is an example of which technique?

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