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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. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?
(a) He works for the city of New York.
(b) He owns a nearby restaurant.
(c) He is a police officer.
(d) He is in business downtown.

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

3. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?
(a) Henry James.
(b) Katherine Anne Porter.
(c) O. Henry.
(d) Edith Wharton.

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

5. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?
(a) He still considers Bob his best friend.
(b) He truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.
(c) He has no sympathy for criminals.
(d) He showed up for their meeting on time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?

2. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?

3. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?

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

5. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?

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