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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 is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?
(a) He cannot get away from work.
(b) He no longer lives in New York.
(c) He has forgotten Bob.
(d) He is dead.

2. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?
(a) Bob might reveal evidence.
(b) Bob is an interesting speaker.
(c) The officer is pretending to be Jimmy.
(d) The officer is a curious person.

3. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) 11 p.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 10 p.m.
(d) 9 p.m.

4. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?
(a) 200 miles.
(b) 500 miles.
(c) 2,000 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

5. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?
(a) Jimmy is ethical but can also be judgmental.
(b) Jimmy is a kind person but not very bright.
(c) Jimmy is a steady person but not creative or quick.
(d) Jimmy is loyal but can also be stubborn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?

3. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?

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

5. Why are there so few people on the streets?

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