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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 name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) Bill Diamond's.
(b) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(c) Bill Broozy's.
(d) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.

2. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?
(a) It was the time that they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.
(b) It was the time that they said goodbye 20 years ago.
(c) It was the time they met for dinner 20 years ago.
(d) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.

3. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?
(a) That he has found a job that makes him both proud and happy.
(b) That he has not been as successful as Bob himself has been.
(c) That he has also had success.
(d) That he has married and started a family.

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

5. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(b) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.
(c) Competing against and outwitting clever people.
(d) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?

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

4. Before Jimmy leaves Bob, what question does he ask him?

5. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

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