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

2. After leaving her position, the bank teller begins to speak to another bank employee who is taking what action?
(a) Helping a customer.
(b) Crunching numbers.
(c) Lighting a cigarette.
(d) Shuffling papers.

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. What color are the business suits worn by the bank robbers?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Gray.
(d) Blue.

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. Which figure depicted in the bank ceiling mural appears as a bull?

2. To what location does Anders direct his eyes after the man with the pistol first demands that Anders adjust his gaze?

3. What is said to come "over the bank" (6) just after all of the customers turn?

4. The man with the pistol calls Anders what kind of "boy" (14)?

5. The woman in front of Anders in line looks at Anders with what type of eyes in Paragraph 9?

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