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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 hope does Bob express about Jimmy?
(a) That he has found a job that makes him both proud and happy.
(b) That he has married and started a family.
(c) That he has also had success.
(d) That he has not been as successful as Bob himself has been.

2. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?
(a) It is made of solid gold.
(b) It has a suspicious dent in its case.
(c) It is not set to the correct time.
(d) It is covered with diamonds.

3. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(b) He is an insecure and hesitant person.
(c) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(d) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.

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

5. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?
(a) Handsome, eye-catching.
(b) Strong, sturdy, brave.
(c) Ignorant, slow, animalistic.
(d) Stubborn, opinionated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?

2. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

3. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?

4. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?

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

(see the answer key)

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