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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. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.
(b) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(c) Jimmy himself explains his identity.
(d) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."

2. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?
(a) Katherine Anne Porter.
(b) O. Henry.
(c) Edith Wharton.
(d) Henry James.

3. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?
(a) Jimmy is a steady person but not creative or quick.
(b) Jimmy is a kind person but not very bright.
(c) Jimmy is loyal but can also be stubborn.
(d) Jimmy is ethical but can also be judgmental.

4. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?
(a) He did not want to leave his family behind.
(b) He was scared to move somewhere unknown.
(c) He had a very limited imagination.
(d) He loved New York too much to leave it.

5. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?
(a) That he does not have a long time to talk.
(b) That the restaurant is closed.
(c) That he did not accompany Bob out West.
(d) That he and Bob lost track of one another.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?

2. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?

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

4. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?

5. Why did Bob leave New York?

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