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

2. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 6.
(b) 0.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?
(a) Bob's comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.
(b) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.
(c) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.
(d) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.

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

5. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?
(a) Establishing atmosphere.
(b) Providing foreshadowing.
(c) Developing characterization.
(d) Amplifying conflict.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?

3. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?

4. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

5. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?

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