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

3. 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.

4. What complicates the sniper's final shot?
(a) The glare and noise.
(b) His confusion and fear.
(c) The distance and his pain.
(d) His hunger and fatigue.

5. 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.

6. 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 description of the objects he has with him.
(d) From the report of his thoughts.

7. What is the sniper drinking?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Milk.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Tea.

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

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

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

11. After he is wounded, the sniper feels a "paroxysm" of pain. What kind of pain is he feeling?
(a) Gradually easing.
(b) Sudden and violent.
(c) Creeping and throbbing.
(d) Mild but bothersome.

12. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?
(a) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will do.
(b) He does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.
(c) He has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.
(d) He is able to discipline himself and sacrifice for his beliefs.

13. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Eagerness.

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

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