The Sniper 2019

The surprise twist used by Liam O'Flaherty occurs when the sniper...

• Fires at the old woman

• Tricks the other sniper

• Recognizes the man he has killed

• Pours iodine on his wound

Which of the following is a possible them for “The Sniper”?

• "War is difficult"

• "War turns brother against brother"

• "Only the smart survive"

• "Never turn your back on an enemy"

One of the many ironies of “The Sniper” is that the young assassin...

• Possesses no political beliefs

• Was trained by his brother

• Utters a cry of joy upon shooting his brother

• Is attacked when he lights a cigarette

Why hasn’t the Republican sniper eaten since morning?

• This is his first combat experience

• He is too excited to think about food

• He has no food

• He is too ill to eat

Why does the sniper shoot the old woman?

• She is an informer

• She is an easy target

• His orders are to shoot anything that moves

• He is cruel and unjust

The sniper's actions under fire indicate that he is...

• an inexperienced soldier

• riddled with fear and guilt

• an experienced fighter

• near death

The Republican sniper wishes to identify the enemy sniper because...

• He wonders if he knows him

• His commander needs the information

• He likes to take risks

• A voice in his head urges him to take a look

The Republican sniper could best be described as...

• Indifferent

• Disciplined

• Exuberant

• Evil

Which of the following best describes the author’s tone towards the subject of war?

• It is necessary to encourage growth

• It is evil

• It is a painful experience for everyone

• It brings economic benefits to countries

When the sniper see his enemy falling to the ground, he...

• Shouts for joy

• Puts a notch in his pistol

• Curses the war

• Eats his sandwich