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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 36-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the brain is NOT mentioned as collecting pieces of bone as the bullet destroys Anders's skull?
(a) The cerebral cortex.
(b) The frontal lobe.
(c) The corpus callosum.
(d) The basal ganglia.

2. Again with the inclusion of sarcasm in his voice, Anders invokes the name of what Biblical place in response to the woman in front of him in line?
(a) Purgatory.
(b) Hell.
(c) Mount Zion.
(d) Heaven.

3. Anders is said to utilize what element in every review he writes?
(a) Shards of glass.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Brilliance.
(d) Savagery.

4. What is Anders's reaction to the word the man utters after he states Anders's consequence for a certain action?
(a) He bursts out laughing.
(b) He sighs.
(c) He yawns.
(d) He smiles.

5. In what manner does Anders perform a particular action "through his fingers" (34)?
(a) Foolishly.
(b) Helplessly.
(c) Carelessly.
(d) Quietly.

Short Answer Questions

1. The women in front of Anders look at the bank teller in what manner when she begins to have a conversation with another bank employee?

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

3. When the customers turn toward the bank robbers, they see the two men standing in what location?

4. The narrator states that "it is worth noting" (36) which quality of Anders's experience?

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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