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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 criticism does Bob have for New York itself?
(a) It is full of snobs.
(b) It is corrupt.
(c) It dulls the mind.
(d) It is crowded.

2. 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.

3. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

4. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?
(a) It foreshadows his identity.
(b) It characterizes him as an observant police officer.
(c) It creates dramatic irony.
(d) It confirms Bob's characterization of him as a lover of New York City.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?

4. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?

5. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?

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