The Sniper

What is an example of external conflict in "The Sniper"?

• He cursed himself, the war, everyone

• There was a flash and a bullet whizzed past him

• He needed to see the sniper's face

• He was bitten by remorse

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After shooter the informer, what did it mean that the sniper felt remorse?

• He felt that he was in even greater danger.
• He felt a sense of relief by having killed him.
• He felt invincible.
• The sniper felt badly, by what the war had caused him to do.

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The sniper shows great coolness when he is wounded. He refuses to panic. Choose a detail from the story to support this statement.

• The blood was oozing through the sleeve of his shirt.
• There was no pain, just a deadened sensation.
• Then he lay still against the parapet, and closing his eyes, he made an effort of will to overcome the pain.
• He tied the ends with his teeth.

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Determine the irony in this story.

• The Sniper is at war.
• The brother is the enemy.
• He never wanted to go to war.
• The Old Woman wanted to help him.

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What is the mood created by the author in the opening paragraphs of the story?

• tense

• eerie

• tranquil

• neutral

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Which words best describe the Republican sniper?

• immature and childish

• devoted to his cause

• terrified of death

• happy and lighthearted

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The sniper's job is to-

• protect local citizens

• guard his superior officers

• seize the armored car

• shoot the enemy

What can the reader infer from the Sniper's actions?

• He is experienced in warfare.

• Has never seen action before.

• is older than he appears.

• Has never been injured before.

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"Crawling quickly to his feet, he peered up at the corner of the roof. His ruse had succeeded." The word ruse means-

• a deceptive maneuver

• a military style hat

• the act of being shot

• jargon- a military terms for sniper

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The reader can infer the reason the Sniper lights his cigarette is?

• He's tired of the war.

• He was bored and wanted action.

• He wanted to take a break.

• He needed to relax.

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