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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 20-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the style of the old bank building?
(a) Pompous.
(b) Conventional.
(c) Staid.
(d) Uninspired.

2. When the customers turn toward the bank robbers, they see the two men standing in what location?
(a) In front of the bank manager's desk.
(b) To the left of the restroom.
(c) To the side of the door.
(d) Just outside of the bank doors.

3. What adjective does Anders add as a qualifier to the name he mentally calls the woman in front of him in line?
(a) Nasty.
(b) Boring.
(c) Presumptuous.
(d) Pessimistic.

4. What phrase does the man with the pistol utter that causes Anders to tell him, "Oh, bravo" (8)?
(a) Oh my gosh.
(b) Cement shoes.
(c) Dead meat.
(d) Hurry up.

5. To whom is "Buzz him in" said in Paragraph 10?
(a) The bank manager.
(b) The tellers.
(c) Anders.
(d) The man with the pistol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what position does the man with the shotgun force the security guard?

2. One bank robber is armed with a pistol, while the other is armed with what weapon?

3. What adjective is used to describe the figures painted on the ceiling of the bank?

4. What part of the man with the pistol's body continues to repeat a particular action?

5. One of the robbers' comments reminds Anders of what short story?

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