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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. At the end of the story, what motive for his deception does Jimmy reveal?
(a) He was embarrassed for Bob to know that he is now a police officer.
(b) He wanted time to think about what the right thing to do was.
(c) He could not face being the one to actually arrest Bob.
(d) He needed time to check the picture on the "Wanted" poster.

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

3. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.
(b) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(c) Jimmy himself explains his identity.
(d) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."

4. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?
(a) His voice.
(b) The color of his overcoat.
(c) His hat.
(d) His height.

5. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.
(b) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(c) Competing against and outwitting clever people.
(d) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?

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

3. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?

4. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?

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

(see the answer key)

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