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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the man with the shotgun comes to the empty teller station, at whom does he look?
(a) At the bank manager.
(b) At the man with the pistol.
(c) At Anders.
(d) At the missing teller.

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

3. The barrel of the gun is said to have what effect on Anders's body?
(a) It gives him goosebumps.
(b) It cripples him.
(c) It causes him to freeze.
(d) It tickles him.

4. Anders is said to have noticed the main quality of the figures on the ceiling how long ago?
(a) Many years ago.
(b) A few weeks ago.
(c) Several months ago.
(d) Decades ago.

5. In what manner are the customers said to turn toward the bank robbers?
(a) Reluctantly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Cautiously.
(d) Instantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT described as one of the few tricks "the artist" who created the bank mural had "up his sleeve" (26)?

2. Behind how many women does Anders become "stuck" (1) in the bank queue?

3. Anders is unable to get to the bank until "just before" (1) when?

4. What is the main quality of the figures painted on the bank ceiling, according to Anders?

5. In which direction does the man with the shotgun pass the shotgun when he gives it to the other bank robber?

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