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

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

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

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

5. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?
(a) His hand shakes.
(b) He begins to weep.
(c) He lunges at the plainclothes officer.
(d) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?

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

3. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?

4. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?

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

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