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

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

3. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?
(a) It has a suspicious dent in its case.
(b) It is covered with diamonds.
(c) It is made of solid gold.
(d) It is not set to the correct time.

4. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?
(a) Checking doors to make sure they are locked.
(b) Enforcing the city's noise ordinance.
(c) Searching for a wanted criminal.
(d) Enforcing the city's curfew.

5. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?
(a) He has forgotten Bob.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He cannot get away from work.
(d) He no longer lives in New York.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?

3. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

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

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

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