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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. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?
(a) He is unethical.
(b) He is carefree.
(c) He is cold and analytical.
(d) He is mentally alert.

2. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 10 p.m.

3. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?
(a) Someone who uses force to get their way.
(b) Someone cruel and threatening.
(c) A great person, usually a male friend.
(d) Excellent, wonderful.

4. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?
(a) He is lost.
(b) He thought that the business would be open.
(c) He is waiting for a friend.
(d) He is trying to stay out of the rain.

5. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?
(a) That the restaurant is closed.
(b) That he and Bob lost track of one another.
(c) That he does not have a long time to talk.
(d) That he did not accompany Bob out West.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?

2. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?

3. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?

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

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

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