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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The name of the street gives the reader what important piece of information?
(a) That the sniper has been assigned to a pointless task.
(b) How close the sniper is to his own home.
(c) That the sniper has mistakenly positioned himself in enemy territory.
(d) How close the sniper is to the heart of the battle.

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

3. On the rooftop where the sniper is lying, there is a parapet. What is a parapet?
(a) A stairwell.
(b) An enclosed opening to the floor below.
(c) A chimney.
(d) A low wall at the edge of the roof.

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 has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.
(d) He does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the risk that the sniper takes in order to check out his dead enemy's identity?

2. After he calms down, what does the sniper decide to do next?

3. What bridge is near the sniper's position?

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

5. What do the Republicans want?

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