"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty

Which sentence from the text informs the reader that the sniper is going to get shot ?

• The long June twilight faded into the night.

• The flash might be seen in the darkness, and there would be enemies watching. He decided to take the risk.

• Pressing his lips together, he took a deep breath through his nostrils and fired.

• He decided to leave the roof now and look for his company commander, to report.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why did the sniper start cursing at himself after killing the enemy sniper?

• It shows that the sniper feels regret after taking another man's life.

• It shows that the sniper was extremely tired and hungry.

• It shows that the sniper wanted to take out more enemies.

• It shows that the sniper has a bad education

What do you think the central theme of the story ?

• During war, it's important to stay hidden.

• Curiosity can lead to regret.

• War can make people do terrible things.

• At war, it's important to win.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who did the sniper kill ?

• His Brother

• His Mom

• His sister

• No One

Who or what suffured separattion in the war ?

• Houses

• Food

• Families

• Trees

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Where did the sniper get shot ?

• head

• Back

• The Leg

• Forearm

What weapon did the sniper use after he had gotten shot ?

• revolver

• shotgun

• sord

• nothing

Why did the old woman get shot ?

• It was a mistake, and she was just a casulaty

• She gave away the sniper's hideout

• She had a gun, so it was in self defense

• It was war, so all strangers must die

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why did the sniper shudder after seeing his enemy fall from the opposite roof?

• He realized who he had just killed.

• He was cold and tired.

• He began to feel sad and angry about war.

• He had a seizure.

What was the main theme of this story ?

• The sniper regrets shooting the other sniper.

• Brothers kill each other during war.

• War breaks up families.

• No one really wins in war.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2