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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. 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 said goodbye 20 years ago.
(c) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.
(d) It was the time that they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.

2. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(b) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(c) Competing against and outwitting clever people.
(d) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.

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

4. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?
(a) He thought that the business would be open.
(b) He is waiting for a friend.
(c) He is lost.
(d) He is trying to stay out of the rain.

5. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?
(a) He is trying to impress people.
(b) He is expecting trouble.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is in a good mood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

3. At the end of the story, what motive for his deception does Jimmy reveal?

4. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

5. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?

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