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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main quality of the figures painted on the bank ceiling, according to Anders?
(a) An unfinished quality.
(b) An amateurish quality.
(c) Ugliness.
(d) Humor.

2. The man with the pistol finally takes what action that snaps Anders out of his fog?
(a) He fires his pistol into the ceiling.
(b) He yells in Anders's face.
(c) He breathes out.
(d) He stomps on Anders's foot.

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

4. Anders muses that at the moment, he "has no choice but to" (26) take what action in relation to the work of the artist responsible for painting the ceiling?
(a) Regard.
(b) Examine.
(c) Celebrate.
(d) Scrutinize.

5. One part of the man with the pistol's body is said to "keep" (20) doing what?
(a) Fidgeting.
(b) Twitching.
(c) Swinging.
(d) Falling asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. The short story named by Anders is written by which famous author?

2. To whom is "Buzz him in" said in Paragraph 10?

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

4. After striking the guard, the man with the shotgun moves toward what object?

5. What term is used to describe the bags handed to the bank tellers?

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