The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty (Characterization + Setting)

What is the setting for this short story?

• It is set in Dublin, Ireland in the summer on a rooftop near O'Connell Bridge.

• It is set, in London, England in the winter near Buckingham Palace.

• It is set in New York City, New York during the summer on top of the Empire State Building.

• It is set in Northern Ireland between two armies fighting the British.

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Which of the following details about the setting creates the most suspense?

• The setting is Dublin, Ireland.

• The Four Courts is near the Liffey.

• The Four Courts is beleaguered by gunfire.

• The main character is on a rooftop.

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The Republican sniper is...

• a student dedicated to and changed by the war.

• a veteran who is unaffected by war.

• a student who is forced to join the army.

• a young man not made for war.

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How does the author describe the physical appearance of the sniper?

• The author describes the sniper as a large man with warm eyes.

• The author describes the sniper as a thin man with eyes that looked as though they were used to seeing death.

• The author describes the sniper as a sleepy man.

• The author describes the sniper as a poorly dressed soldier with eyes that were scared.

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When the Republican sniper lights his cigarette...

• the light is too small for anyone to see.

• the light is too bright and he is spotted.

• he thinks he is safe from enemies.

• he isn't afraid of being spotted.

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

• an inexperienced soldier

• riddled with fear and guilt

• an experienced fighter

• near death

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Which of the following describes the Republican sniper's reaction to getting shot?

• He is unbothered by the wound and fights on.

• He is calm despite the pain he is experiencing.

• He is angry with himself for getting shot.

• He is used to injuries and not slowed down by them.

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The Republican sniper put the cap on his rifle to...

• surrender the enemy.

• given the enemy a peace offering.

• force the enemy to waste their bullets.

• create an imitation of his own head.

Why does the sniper finish his flask and how does this action indirectly characterize him?

• The sniper finishes his flask to cope with what he has done because he's insecure.

• The sniper finishes his flask to destroy the evidence of drinking because he is guilty.

• The sniper finishes his flask to impress any other snipers around because he's proud.

• The sniper finishes his flask to celebrate his success because he's excited.

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What does the Republican sniper feel immediately after killing the other sniper?

• happiness that he successfully killed his enemy.

• relief that he doesn't have to worry for his own life.

• guilt that he took someone else's life.

• indifference because he doesn't know the sniper.