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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 is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?
(a) The officer is pretending to be Jimmy.
(b) Bob is an interesting speaker.
(c) The officer is a curious person.
(d) Bob might reveal evidence.

2. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) Bill Diamond's.
(b) Bill Broozy's.
(c) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(d) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.

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

4. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?
(a) A mole.
(b) A small scar.
(c) A birthmark.
(d) A black eye.

5. What does the narrator mean by the description of the police officer's impressiveness as "habitual and not for show"?
(a) The police officer is not trying to show off.
(b) The police officer knows that people are watching him.
(c) The police officer is a humble and modest person.
(d) The police officer is stuck in a rut and always does things the same way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Jimmy leaves Bob, what question does he ask him?

2. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

3. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?

4. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?

5. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?

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