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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 10-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gesture does the misplaced bank teller make before she answers the query about her "slot" (11)?
(a) She puts her hand to her throat.
(b) She takes a deep breath.
(c) She hums under her breath.
(d) She tucks her head onto her chest.

2. Who opens the security gate leading to the bank tellers' stations?
(a) The head bank teller.
(b) The man with the pistol.
(c) The bank manager.
(d) The man with the shotgun.

3. The object toward which the man with the shotgun moves after striking the guard is located "at the end of" (10) what?
(a) The velvet ropes.
(b) The counter.
(c) The row of safety deposit boxes.
(d) The customer line.

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

5. What verb is used to describe the way in which the man with the shotgun places the guard's hands behind his back?
(a) Yank.
(b) Pull.
(c) Snatch.
(d) Crank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which direction does the man with the shotgun pass the shotgun when he gives it to the other bank robber?

2. Again with the inclusion of sarcasm in his voice, Anders invokes the name of what Biblical place in response to the woman in front of him in line?

3. When one of the women in front of Anders speaks to him, she is said to be "confident of his" (2) what?

4. What verb is used to describe the fastening of the guard's hands together?

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

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