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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?
(a) A small sip.
(b) A deep sniff.
(c) A British measure.
(d) A large swallow.

2. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?
(a) The death of the enemy sniper.
(b) Being shot.
(c) The death of the turret gunner.
(d) The sounds of the battle beginning to fade.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?

2. What word (or a variation of it) is repeated several times after the sniper is shot?

3. In the context in which it is used in "The Sniper," how is "draught" (96) pronounced?

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

5. What is the only description given of the old woman?

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