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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 29-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ceiling of the bank is said to be "crowded with" (26) what?
(a) Characters.
(b) Parables.
(c) Dramas.
(d) Gods and demons.

2. How many times does Anders apologize to the man with the pistol before repeating again the word the man had previously uttered?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. What part of the man with the pistol's body continues to repeat a particular action?
(a) His fingers.
(b) His left eyelid.
(c) His leg.
(d) His wrist.

4. Who says, "Buzz him in" in Paragraph 10?
(a) The man with the pistol.
(b) Anders.
(c) The man with the shotgun.
(d) The woman in line in front of Anders.

5. What object is stated to be much faster than the bullet speeding through Anders's head?
(a) Memories.
(b) Brain waves.
(c) Sound waves.
(d) Synaptic lightning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Anders whether he considers them "comical" (29)?

2. What male figure does Anders reflect upon as he is gazing at the bank ceiling?

3. The barrel of the gun is said to have what effect on Anders's body?

4. When the bank's marble features are named, what is NOT named as being made of marble?

5. What is NOT a way in which the man with the pistol's eyes are described?

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