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

2. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Crowded.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Wet.
(d) Ominous.

3. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.
(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) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.

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

5. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?
(a) It is covered with diamonds.
(b) It is made of solid gold.
(c) It is not set to the correct time.
(d) It has a suspicious dent in its case.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?

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

4. What effect does the officer tell Bob that time can have?

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

(see the answer key)

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