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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?
(a) He is nearly hit by his own bullet.
(b) He remembers the cause he is fighting for.
(c) He sees that the sun is nearly up.
(d) He realizes that he needs medical attention.

3. How does the reader know the sniper's age?
(a) From the report of his thoughts.
(b) From the description of the objects he has with him.
(c) From the description of his eyes.
(d) From the description of his face.

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

5. As a result of taking a risk in order to see his dead enemy's body, what happens to the sniper?
(a) Nothing: he gets away with it.
(b) He has to kill another civilian.
(c) He is shot at.
(d) He sets off a bomb.

6. The description of the car "panting" (96) suggests what about the situation?
(a) The fighting is animalistic.
(b) The technology they have available is primitive.
(c) The soldiers are exhausted.
(d) The air is thick with smoke from the British artillery.

7. What is the source of the sniper's respect for his fallen enemy?
(a) He is a fellow Irishman.
(b) The man was a good shot.
(c) He can tell that his enemy was also a soldier.
(d) His religious respect for life.

8. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?
(a) He cannot shoot his rifle.
(b) He is dizzy from pain and loss of blood.
(c) He is suddenly afraid.
(d) He no longer wants to kill anyone.

9. Where does the sniper get shot?
(a) In his side.
(b) In his arm.
(c) In his hand.
(d) In his leg.

10. 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.

11. What does the sniper do when he realizes that the old woman is an informant?
(a) Moves his position.
(b) Writes down her name to give to his field commander.
(c) Shoots and kills her.
(d) Curses her.

12. What is the only description given of the old woman?
(a) She has a thin smile.
(b) Her dress looks like it is brand new.
(c) Her head is covered in an old shawl.
(d) She walks very slowly.

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

14. Why does the sniper decide that it is safe to move from the rooftop?
(a) The enemy sniper was the only serious danger to him.
(b) The streets immediately around him are quiet.
(c) The battle seems to be over.
(d) He is very drunk.

15. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?
(a) Calmly begins packing his things up.
(b) Drops to his knees.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Cries out joyfully.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?

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

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

5. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?

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