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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 clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?
(a) Providing foreshadowing.
(b) Amplifying conflict.
(c) Developing characterization.
(d) Establishing atmosphere.

2. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It contains a large diamond.
(b) It is made from mother-of-pearl.
(c) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.
(d) It has been reported as stolen property.

3. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?
(a) Ignorant, slow, animalistic.
(b) Handsome, eye-catching.
(c) Stubborn, opinionated.
(d) Strong, sturdy, brave.

4. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?
(a) It is full of snobs.
(b) It is crowded.
(c) It is corrupt.
(d) It dulls the mind.

5. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?
(a) He tells him they will go somewhere close by and talk about old times.
(b) He says that he lives nearby and they can go have a drink at his apartment.
(c) He arrests him.
(d) He shows him the note from Jimmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?

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

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

4. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?

5. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?

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