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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can readers infer about the sniper's revolver?
(a) It is not intended for long-distance shooting.
(b) It is almost empty of ammunition.
(c) It has fallen into a tricky spot.
(d) It is an unreliable weapon.

2. What does the sniper take a risk to do after he finishes eating?
(a) Talk to another soldier.
(b) Reload his gun.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Smoke.

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

4. What does the sniper do when he realizes that his enemy is dead?
(a) Vomits.
(b) Calmly begins packing his things up.
(c) Cries out joyfully.
(d) Drops to his knees.

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

6. What complicates the sniper's final shot?
(a) The glare and noise.
(b) His confusion and fear.
(c) His hunger and fatigue.
(d) The distance and his pain.

7. What is the sniper eating?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Cookies.
(c) An apple.
(d) Cold stew.

8. Once he is wounded, what is the sniper's first priority?
(a) He needs to get off the roof before dawn.
(b) He needs medical attention.
(c) He needs to report to his field commander.
(d) He needs to find and kill the old woman.

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

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

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

12. What bridge is near the sniper's position?
(a) Craigavon.
(b) O'Connell.
(c) Lifford.
(d) Nine Arches.

13. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?
(a) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will do.
(b) He has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.
(c) He does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.
(d) He is able to discipline himself and sacrifice for his beliefs.

14. Where is the enemy sniper located?
(a) In an alley next to the building the protagonist is on.
(b) On the rooftop across the street.
(c) On the same rooftop as the protagonist.
(d) In an armored car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?

2. What do the Republicans want?

3. The description of the car "panting" (96) suggests what about the situation?

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

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

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