"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty

1.

Multiple Choice

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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.

2.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

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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

3.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

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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.

4.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Who did the sniper kill ?

His Brother

His Mom

His sister

No One

5.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

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Who or what suffured separattion in the war ?

Houses

Food

Families

Trees

6.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

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Where did the sniper get shot ?

head

Back

The Leg

Forearm

7.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

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

revolver

shotgun

sord

nothing

8.

Multiple Choice

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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

9.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

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.

10.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

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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.

11.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

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What happened to the old woman in the story?

She was captured by the enemy force.

Because she was an informant, she was shot dead.

She shot the old sniper.

She decided to help the Republican Sniper.

12.

Multiple Choice

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How did the sniper trick the enemy ?

He pretended to be a villager.

He pretended to be shot.

He disguised himself as the enemy.

He pretended to surrender.

13.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

What were the Republicans fighting for ? What did they want ?

They wanted to belong to the United Kingdom

They wanted the whole island of Ireland to be independent from United Kingdom

They wanted to separate Northern Ireland from Ireland

They wanted to win the war against Ireland

14.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Why did the sniper kill the man in the car ?

he was stealing his girlfriend

he was going to scream

he was going to shoot the sniper

it was war, so all strangers must die

15.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

What risk did the protagonist take that almost got him shot?

Smoked a cigarette

Drank from his flask

Stood up and exercised

Walked around the roof.

16.

Multiple Choice

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What was the ironic ending of the story?

The sniper shot his brother.

The old woman was his aunt.

He choked on a sandwich.

He shot himself in the arm.

17.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

In which season did this story happen ?

autumn

winter

summer

spring

18.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Of which political allegience is the protagonist of this story ?

Monarchist

Unionist

Republican

Democrate

19.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

How many people did the sniper kill ?

3

2

4

1

20.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

In French, the climax of a story is called "point culminant". At which moment did the climax of the story occur ?

When the old woman began to talk to the man in the car's turret

When the sniper discovers the identity of the enemy sniper

When the sniper began to take care of his injury

When the armored car pulled up to the side of the street

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