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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 causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?
(a) His nose.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His hair color.
(d) His eye color.

2. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?
(a) He was scared to move somewhere unknown.
(b) He loved New York too much to leave it.
(c) He did not want to leave his family behind.
(d) He had a very limited imagination.

3. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?
(a) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(b) It underscores that New York is an unfriendly place.
(c) It implies that most people have something to hide.
(d) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.

4. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "unbelievable."
(b) As "fate."
(c) As "ironic."
(d) As "a relief."

5. Why are there so few people on the streets?
(a) It is very late.
(b) There are no open businesses nearby.
(c) The weather is unpleasant.
(d) There is a curfew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?

3. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?

4. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?

5. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?

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