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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 36-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many poems had Anders committed to memory during his youth?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Thousands.
(c) Dozens.
(d) Scores.

2. In what position is the guard lying after taking a blow from the man with the shotgun?
(a) Lying on his back.
(b) Sitting.
(c) Lying on his stomach.
(d) Kneeling.

3. The woman in front of Anders in line looks at Anders with what type of eyes in Paragraph 9?
(a) Questioning.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Pleading.
(d) Murderous.

4. How many questions does the man with the pistol ask Anders before Anders answers "No" the second time?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. Anders believes that the creator of the bank's ceiling mural had performed his task with "the utmost" (26) what?
(a) Gravity.
(b) Hilarity.
(c) Solemnity.
(d) Attention to detail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What horrible event does Anders witness "just days after his daughter" (38) is born?

2. What consequence does the man with the pistol say he will dole out if Anders takes a certain action?

3. What question does the man with the pistol ask Anders after he has put the pistol against a part of Anders's body?

4. What is the main quality of the figures painted on the bank ceiling, according to Anders?

5. The memory that emerges within Anders's conscious mind takes place during what time of day?

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