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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. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is ethical.
(b) He is loyal.
(c) He is persistent.
(d) He is emotional.

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

3. 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) Completely.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Come very close to.
(d) Tried and failed to.

4. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?
(a) Someone cruel and threatening.
(b) A great person, usually a male friend.
(c) Someone who uses force to get their way.
(d) Excellent, wonderful.

5. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?
(a) He sees a wanted criminal.
(b) One of the businesses has an unlocked door.
(c) The streetlight has gone out.
(d) He sees Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?

2. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?

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

4. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?

5. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?

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