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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. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 10 p.m.

2. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) Jimmy himself explains his identity.
(b) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(c) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(d) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.

3. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?
(a) 2,000 miles.
(b) 500 miles.
(c) 200 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

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

5. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Crowded.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Wet.
(d) Peaceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

2. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

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

4. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?

5. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?

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