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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. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is emotional.
(b) He is persistent.
(c) He is loyal.
(d) He is ethical.

2. 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 foreshadows his identity.
(d) It characterizes him as an observant police officer.

3. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?
(a) Smokes his cigar.
(b) Counts his money.
(c) Hums a song.
(d) Polishes his scarfpin.

4. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

5. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?
(a) He begins to weep.
(b) He lunges at the plainclothes officer.
(c) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.
(d) His hand shakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?

2. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?

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

4. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

5. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?

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