1. The man with the shotgun has put down what object before he strikes the guard?
(a) His cloth bag.
(b) His tie.
(c) His knife.
(d) His shotgun.

2. When Anders turns down the man with the pistol's offer, the man with the pistol says, "Then, stop" (23) what?
(a) Looking at him.
(b) Looking at the woman in front of him in line.
(c) Gazing out the window.
(d) Staring at the ceiling.

3. What phrase does the man with the pistol use in order to tell Anders to be quiet?
(a) Shut up.
(b) Fermez la bouche.
(c) Shut your trap.
(d) Shut your face.

4. Which figure depicted in the bank ceiling mural appears as a cow?
(a) Eve.
(b) Europa.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Pandora.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Anders muses that at the moment, he "has no choice but to" (26) take what action in relation to the work of the artist responsible for painting the ceiling?

2. As the bank teller speaks to another bank employee, she takes what stance?

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

4. When the narrator describes Anders trying not to laugh, he is said to be fighting "back the" (20) what?

5. After leaving her position, the bank teller begins to speak to another bank employee who is taking what action?

(see the answer key)

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