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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 big one.
(d) A sexual one.

3. Into what position does the man with the shotgun force the security guard?
(a) To his feet.
(b) Into a seated position.
(c) To his knees.
(d) Into the fetal position.

4. What question does the man with the pistol ask Anders after he has put the pistol against a part of Anders's body?
(a) "Are you serious?"
(b) "What's so funny?"
(c) "Are you going to shut up?"
(d) "What is wrong with you?"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The women in front of Anders look at the bank teller in what manner when she begins to have a conversation with another bank employee?

2. Immediately after Anders's evocation of a Biblical place, the woman in front of him takes what action?

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

4. The woman in front of Anders says that she thinks that the bank is treating their customers in what "way" (4)?

5. The short story named by Anders is written by which famous author?

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