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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the enemy sniper is "silhouetted" (98), what is true?
(a) He is flattened up against a solid object.
(b) He is a dark shape against the sky.
(c) He is surrounded by a halo of light.
(d) He is too tired to stand.

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

3. What does the sniper drop to the ground?
(a) His field glasses.
(b) His rifle.
(c) His jacket.
(d) His revolver.

4. How are the sniper's eyes described?
(a) Angry and eager.
(b) Intelligent and kind.
(c) Cold and fanatical.
(d) Confused and frightened.

5. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?
(a) Talk to another soldier.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Reload his gun.
(d) Smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?

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

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

4. After he is wounded, the sniper feels a "paroxysm" of pain. What kind of pain is he feeling?

5. Why does the sniper not immediately fire on the enemy car?

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