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

2. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?
(a) It was the time they met for dinner 20 years ago.
(b) It was the time that they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.
(c) It was the time that they said goodbye 20 years ago.
(d) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.

3. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?
(a) His hand shakes.
(b) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.
(c) He begins to weep.
(d) He lunges at the plainclothes officer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

2. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?

3. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?

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

5. Why did Bob leave New York?

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