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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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) Paradox.
(d) Oxymoron.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the sniper drinking?

3. What do the Republicans want?

4. What does the sniper drop to the ground?

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

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