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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 29-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anders's profession in the story "Bullet in the Brain"?
(a) Film critic.
(b) Book critic.
(c) Music critic.
(d) Restaurant critic.

2. To what part of the guard's body does the man with the shotgun strike a blow?
(a) On the bridge of the foot.
(b) Square in the nose.
(c) Between the shoulder blades.
(d) In the kneecap.

3. What verb is used to describe the fastening of the guard's hands together?
(a) Safeguard.
(b) Freeze.
(c) Lock.
(d) Secure.

4. The man with the pistol offers to allow Anders to perform what type of favor for him?
(a) A momentary one.
(b) A small one.
(c) A sexual one.
(d) A big one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many questions does the man with the pistol ask Anders before Anders answers "No" the second time?

2. What term is used to refer to the relationship between the bank robbers?

3. What term is used to describe the chain reaction that happens within Anders's brain when the bullet hits a particular part of it?

4. How many "feet per second" (35) is the bullet said to be moving after it strikes a particular object?

5. Who is the first character to whom Anders speaks after the robbery begins?

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