2. What was the sniper feeling at the beginning of the story? I
3. At one point O'Flaherty states, “The sniper looked at his enemy falling and he
shuddered. The lust of battle died in him..." What kind of changes has overcome the
sniper? Why is he reacting to the way that he is?
4. What is the setting of the story? Where does the action of the story take place?
5. What ultimately happens to the old woman who informs on the sniper?
6. How is the sniper injured? Be specific.
7. How does the sniper trick the enemy sniper? Be specific.