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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the enemy sniper is "silhouetted" (98), what is true?
(a) He is flattened up against a solid object.
(b) He is too tired to stand.
(c) He is a dark shape against the sky.
(d) He is surrounded by a halo of light.

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

3. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?
(a) He has suddenly realized that the man might be on the Republican side.
(b) He is beginning to suspect that the dead sniper is his brother.
(c) He thinks it is possible that they served together in the same unit of the army.
(d) He thinks that they may have gone to school together.

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

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

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

7. Why does the enemy sniper stand up and expose his position?
(a) He is startled by shooting in the street.
(b) He believes that the protagonist will honor the white flag.
(c) He believes the protagonist to be dead.
(d) He is ready to give up.

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

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

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

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

12. In the context in which it is used in "The Sniper," how is "draught" (96) pronounced?
(a) It rhymes with "rocked."
(b) It rhymes with "out."
(c) It rhymes with "raft."
(d) It rhymes with "taught."

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

14. What nearby area of the city is under heavy fire?
(a) Christchurch.
(b) The Four Courts.
(c) Donnybrook
(d) Drumcondra

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says that the sniper can hear the "dull panting" (96) of the enemy armored car. This is an example of which technique?

2. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?

3. What is the sniper drinking?

4. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?

5. How many people does the sniper kill before he can get a clear shot at the enemy sniper?

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