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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 kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Ominous.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Crowded.
(d) Wet.

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

3. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It has been reported as stolen property.
(b) It is made from mother-of-pearl.
(c) It contains a large diamond.
(d) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.

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

5. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?
(a) The area is very poor.
(b) It is past midnight.
(c) The city curfew means there are few customers.
(d) The businesses keep early hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?

2. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?

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

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

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

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