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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 two adjectives does Anders use to characterize the conversation of the women ahead of him?
(a) Boisterous and enigmatic.
(b) Loud and stupid.
(c) Inane and superficial.
(d) Boring and endless.

2. What term is used to describe the chain reaction that happens within Anders's brain when the bullet hits a particular part of it?
(a) Speeding.
(b) Frying.
(c) Crackling.
(d) Buzzing.

3. Anders's first lover is said to have exhibited what sort of "carnality" (36)?
(a) Natural.
(b) Prim.
(c) Raw.
(d) Unembarrassed.

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

5. What is NOT a way in which the man with the pistol's eyes are described?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red-rimmed.
(c) Cloudy.
(d) Pale.

Short Answer Questions

1. One element in the chain reaction happening within Anders's brain is named as "ion" (35) what?

2. The first appearance of the bullet in what part of the brain "set[s] off" (35) a chain reaction?

3. What word does the man with the pistol utter after he states Anders's consequence for a certain action?

4. What is the setting of the one memory Anders recalls in his last moments?

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

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