"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Liam O’Flaherty’s short story “The Sniper.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Setting
• The general characterization of the sniper
• Risks taken by the sniper
• What initiates an exchange of fire
• Where the sniper gets injured
• A strategy to trick the enemy
• The sniper’s reaction to his kill
• What motivates the sniper to know the enemy’s identity
• An ironic discovery