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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 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) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(d) Competing against and outwitting clever people.

2. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?
(a) The light from an open business.
(b) The flame from a match.
(c) The headlights of an approaching police car.
(d) A streetlight.

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) Bill Diamond's.
(c) Bill Broozy's.
(d) "Big Joe" Brady's.

4. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?
(a) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.
(b) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.
(c) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.
(d) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.

5. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
(a) It meant more to Bob than to Jimmy.
(b) They met in college.
(c) They are related by blood.
(d) It began when they were quite young.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

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

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

5. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?

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