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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 does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Silky" Bob.
(b) "Slippery" Bob.
(c) "Bully" Bob.
(d) "Betting" Bob.

2. At the end of the story, what motive for his deception does Jimmy reveal?
(a) He needed time to check the picture on the "Wanted" poster.
(b) He was embarrassed for Bob to know that he is now a police officer.
(c) He wanted time to think about what the right thing to do was.
(d) He could not face being the one to actually arrest Bob.

3. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It is made from mother-of-pearl.
(b) It contains a large diamond.
(c) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.
(d) It has been reported as stolen property.

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

5. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?
(a) Henry James.
(b) Katherine Anne Porter.
(c) Edith Wharton.
(d) O. Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

2. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?

3. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?

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

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

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