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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. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?
(a) Slowly.
(b) Come very close to.
(c) Tried and failed to.
(d) Completely.

2. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.
(b) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(c) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(d) Jimmy himself explains his identity.

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

4. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.
(b) The bus driver that brought Bob to New York recognized him from a "Wanted" poster.
(c) Jimmy told them about his appointment with Bob.
(d) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.

5. Why are there so few people on the streets?
(a) There are no open businesses nearby.
(b) The weather is unpleasant.
(c) It is very late.
(d) There is a curfew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?

2. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?

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

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

5. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?

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