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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does "The Sniper" take place?
(a) Belfast.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Cork.
(d) Galway.

2. At what time of day does the story begin?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Mid-afternoon.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Dusk.

3. What word (or a variation of it) is repeated several times after the sniper is shot?
(a) Broken.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Dead.

4. What causes the sniper to calm himself and get back to his job?
(a) He sees that the sun is nearly up.
(b) He realizes that he needs medical attention.
(c) He is nearly hit by his own bullet.
(d) He remembers the cause he is fighting for.

5. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Fury.
(d) Regret.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people does the sniper kill before he can get a clear shot at the enemy sniper?

2. What is the first physical sensation the sniper feels in the place where he has been shot?

3. After he is wounded, the sniper feels a "paroxysm" of pain. What kind of pain is he feeling?

4. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?

5. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?

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