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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sniper do when he realizes that the old woman is an informant?
(a) Writes down her name to give to his field commander.
(b) Shoots and kills her.
(c) Curses her.
(d) Moves his position.

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

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

4. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?
(a) Clutch at his face and head.
(b) Weep.
(c) Pace back and forth.
(d) Speak rapid nonsense.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What bridge is near the sniper's position?

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

3. Why does the sniper not immediately fire on the enemy car?

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

5. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?

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