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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 first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?
(a) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.
(b) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.
(c) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.
(d) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.

2. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(b) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(c) He is an insecure and hesitant person.
(d) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.

3. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

4. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?
(a) It is almost time for the last businesses to close.
(b) The weather has gotten worse.
(c) Bob is a suspicious-seeming person.
(d) Bob's obvious wealth.

5. Why are there so few people on the streets?
(a) There are no open businesses nearby.
(b) It is very late.
(c) There is a curfew.
(d) The weather is unpleasant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?

2. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?

3. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

4. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?

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

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