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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what location does Anders direct his eyes after the man with the pistol first demands that Anders adjust his gaze?
(a) To the ceiling.
(b) He closes his eyes.
(c) To the man's feet.
(d) To the front door of the bank.

2. One of the women in front of Anders in the bank line says, "Oh, that's nice" (2) in what manner
(a) With interest.
(b) Romantically.
(c) Sincerely.
(d) Sarcastically.

3. What action does the man with the shotgun take the first time he makes physical contact with the security guard?
(a) He puts the guard in a headlock.
(b) He punches the guard.
(c) He pushes the guard.
(d) He stabs the guard.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the business suits worn by the bank robbers?

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

3. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the style of the old bank building?

4. The man with the shotgun moves with "a peculiar" (10) what?

5. What verb is used to describe the way in which the man with the shotgun places the guard's hands behind his back?

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