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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 does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Silky" Bob.
(b) "Slippery" Bob.
(c) "Betting" Bob.
(d) "Bully" Bob.

2. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?
(a) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(b) It underscores that New York is an unfriendly place.
(c) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.
(d) It implies that most people have something to hide.

3. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?
(a) The streetlight has gone out.
(b) He sees Bob.
(c) One of the businesses has an unlocked door.
(d) He sees a wanted criminal.

4. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is persistent.
(b) He is emotional.
(c) He is ethical.
(d) He is loyal.

5. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?
(a) He was moving around a lot.
(b) He lost Jimmy's address.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He was too busy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?

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

5. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?

(see the answer key)

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