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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the sniper decide that it is safe to move from the rooftop?

2. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?

3. How does the enemy sniper respond to the protagonist's ruse?

4. What do the Republicans want?

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

(see the answer key)

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