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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 Shannon.
(b) The Thames.
(c) The Corrib.
(d) The Liffey.

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

3. What do the Republicans want?
(a) A divided Ireland, one part ruled by Ireland, one part ruled by Britain.
(b) A united Ireland under Irish rule.
(c) A united Ireland under joint rule between the British and the Irish.
(d) A united Ireland under British rule.

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

5. After he calms down, what does the sniper decide to do next?
(a) Get off the rooftop and report to his commander.
(b) Rest for a few minutes before he tries to move.
(c) Get off the rooftop and check on the identity of his enemy.
(d) Bandage his wound more carefully before he tries to move.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the sniper do when he realizes that the old woman is an informant?

3. At what time of day does the story begin?

4. In his distress, what does the sniper do with his revolver?

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

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