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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?
(a) He cannot shoot his rifle.
(b) He no longer wants to kill anyone.
(c) He is dizzy from pain and loss of blood.
(d) He is suddenly afraid.

2. How does the reader know the sniper's age?
(a) From the description of his eyes.
(b) From the report of his thoughts.
(c) From the description of his face.
(d) From the description of the objects he has with him.

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

4. As a result of taking a risk in order to see his dead enemy's body, what happens to the sniper?
(a) He has to kill another civilian.
(b) He is shot at.
(c) He sets off a bomb.
(d) Nothing: he gets away with it.

5. "His enemy had been hit" (98) is an example of what technique?
(a) Parallelism.
(b) Passive voice.
(c) Charged language.
(d) Honorific diction.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the only description given of the old woman?

4. Why does the enemy sniper stand up and expose his position?

5. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?

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