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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anders refers to the bank robbers using what phrase?
(a) The lower classes.
(b) The ignorant classes.
(c) The brutish classes.
(d) The dangerous classes.

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

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

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

5. What is Anders's profession in the story "Bullet in the Brain"?
(a) Music critic.
(b) Film critic.
(c) Book critic.
(d) Restaurant critic.

6. 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?
(a) With hatred.
(b) With questioning eyes.
(c) In a silent plea.
(d) Suspiciously.

7. In what manner are the customers said to turn toward the bank robbers?
(a) Reluctantly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Cautiously.
(d) Instantly.

8. The line in which Anders is waiting is said to be "doubled around the" (2) what?
(a) Bank.
(b) Room.
(c) Lobby.
(d) The rope.

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

10. What term is used to describe the bags handed to the bank tellers?
(a) Hefty.
(b) Grocery.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Garbage.

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

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

13. The man with the pistol presses it to whose neck?
(a) A customer.
(b) The bank manager.
(c) A bank teller.
(d) The security guard.

14. The sign placed into the bank teller's window contains what two words?
(a) Position and closed.
(b) Help and me.
(c) One and moment.
(d) Open and now.

15. What word is used to describe the weight of the man with the shotgun?
(a) Fat.
(b) Heavy.
(c) Thin.
(d) Portly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character to whom Anders speaks after the robbery begins?

2. The woman in front of Anders in line looks at Anders with what type of eyes in Paragraph 9?

3. Anders is said to utilize what element in every review he writes?

4. What question does the man with the pistol ask Anders as he pokes the pistol against Anders's body?

5. Once there is a sign within the bank teller's window, she walks to what location?

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