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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. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?
(a) Completely.
(b) Tried and failed to.
(c) Come very close to.
(d) Slowly.

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

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 not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(c) He is an insecure and hesitant person.
(d) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.

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

5. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) An arrest warrant.
(b) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.
(c) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.
(d) A note from Jimmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?

2. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?

3. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?

4. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?

5. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?

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