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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 the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?
(a) Bob is a suspicious-seeming person.
(b) It is almost time for the last businesses to close.
(c) The weather has gotten worse.
(d) Bob's obvious wealth.

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 plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(c) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(d) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.

3. 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 loyal.
(c) He is ethical.
(d) He is persistent.

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

5. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?
(a) He truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.
(b) He still considers Bob his best friend.
(c) He showed up for their meeting on time.
(d) He has no sympathy for criminals.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?

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

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