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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "After Twenty Years".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?
(a) It confirms Bob's characterization of him as a lover of New York City.
(b) It creates dramatic irony.
(c) It characterizes him as an observant police officer.
(d) It foreshadows his identity.

2. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) Jimmy told them about his appointment with Bob.
(b) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.
(c) The bus driver that brought Bob to New York recognized him from a "Wanted" poster.
(d) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.

3. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?
(a) Jimmy is ethical but can also be judgmental.
(b) Jimmy is loyal but can also be stubborn.
(c) Jimmy is a steady person but not creative or quick.
(d) Jimmy is a kind person but not very bright.

4. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) Bill Broozy's.
(b) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.
(c) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(d) Bill Diamond's.

5. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He has forgotten Bob.
(c) He no longer lives in New York.
(d) He cannot get away from work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

2. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?

3. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?

4. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

5. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?

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