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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In order to fool his enemy, what does the sniper lift over the parapet?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His head.
(c) His rifle.
(d) His hat.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do the Republicans want?

4. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?

5. Who wrote "The Sniper"?

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