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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What temporarily interferes with his vision and stops the sniper from seeing the results of his shot?
(a) Rain.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Tears.
(d) Smoke.

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

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

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

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

7. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Reload his gun.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Talk to another soldier.

8. In his distress, what does the sniper do with his revolver?
(a) Shoots his enemy's body a second time.
(b) Shoots wildly with no clear target.
(c) Aims it at his own head.
(d) Throws it down onto the rooftop.

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

10. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?
(a) His commander.
(b) A total stranger.
(c) His own brother.
(d) His priest.

11. 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 "taught."
(c) It rhymes with "raft."
(d) It rhymes with "out."

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

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

14. Why does the sniper not immediately fire on the enemy car?
(a) He is not sure which side the car belongs to, at first.
(b) There is a civilian in his line of fire.
(c) He does not have a weapon that will penetrate its armor.
(d) He does not want to give away his position.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the sniper get shot?

2. What is the source of the sniper's respect for his fallen enemy?

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

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

5. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

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