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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 duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?
(a) Enforcing the city's noise ordinance.
(b) Enforcing the city's curfew.
(c) Checking doors to make sure they are locked.
(d) Searching for a wanted criminal.

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

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

4. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?
(a) The color of his overcoat.
(b) His voice.
(c) His height.
(d) His hat.

5. 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 trying to stay out of the rain.
(c) He is waiting for a friend.
(d) He is lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?

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

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

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

5. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?

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