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

2. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "a relief."
(b) As "fate."
(c) As "ironic."
(d) As "unbelievable."

3. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.
(b) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(c) Bill Broozy's.
(d) Bill Diamond's.

4. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?
(a) He wonders why Bob stopped writing to him.
(b) He wants to know if Bob realizes that he deliberately stopped writing to him.
(c) He is unsure if the man he is talking to really is his old friend.
(d) He does not remember when the last time he heard from Bob was.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?

2. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?

3. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?

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

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

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