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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 adjective is used to describe the shoes of the man with the pistol?
(a) Shiny.
(b) Black.
(c) New.
(d) Scuffed.

2. What object is stated to be much faster than the bullet speeding through Anders's head?
(a) Memories.
(b) Brain waves.
(c) Sound waves.
(d) Synaptic lightning.

3. Once there is a sign within the bank teller's window, she walks to what location?
(a) To the restroom.
(b) To the front of the bank.
(c) To the back of the bank.
(d) To her desk in the lobby.

4. What adjective does Anders add as a qualifier to the name he mentally calls the woman in front of him in line?
(a) Nasty.
(b) Presumptuous.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Boring.

5. Anders is said to take what action "through his fingers" (34) as he apologizes to the man with the pistol?
(a) Yawn.
(b) Peer.
(c) Snort.
(d) Hiccup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of shoes is the man with the pistol wearing?

2. What two adjectives does Anders use to characterize the conversation of the women ahead of him?

3. The barrel of the gun is said to have what effect on Anders's body?

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

5. What adjective is used to describe the line Anders faces when he gets to the bank?

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