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

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

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

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

5. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?
(a) His nose.
(b) His hair color.
(c) His eye color.
(d) His teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?

2. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?

3. Why did Bob leave New York?

4. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?

5. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?

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