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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bridge is near the sniper's position?
(a) Nine Arches.
(b) Lifford.
(c) O'Connell.
(d) Craigavon.

2. At the end of the story, the reader learns that the story has been taking place on the corner of what street?
(a) O'Connell.
(b) Christchurch.
(c) Lifford.
(d) Donnybrook.

3. The conflicting descriptions of the sniper that make him sound both young and mature are an example of what technique?
(a) Paradox.
(b) Personification.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Allusion.

4. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?
(a) He drops his rifle.
(b) He shoots.
(c) He yells something at the protagonist.
(d) He surrenders.

5. What is the first physical sensation the sniper feels in the place where he has been shot?
(a) Warmth.
(b) A sharp shock.
(c) Numbness, or absence.
(d) Overwhelming pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?

2. What nearby area of the city is under heavy fire?

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

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

5. When the enemy sniper is "silhouetted" (98), what is true?

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