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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 tells him they will go somewhere close by and talk about old times.
(c) He shows him the note from Jimmy.
(d) He arrests him.

2. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
(a) They are related by blood.
(b) It began when they were quite young.
(c) It meant more to Bob than to Jimmy.
(d) They met in college.

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

4. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) A note from Jimmy.
(b) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.
(c) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.
(d) An arrest warrant.

5. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?
(a) He is unethical.
(b) He is mentally alert.
(c) He is carefree.
(d) He is cold and analytical.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?

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

4. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?

5. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

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