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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 most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?
(a) He is too busy trying to hide his own identity from the police officer.
(b) It is too dark.
(c) He expects Jimmy to be a rich, successful man like himself.
(d) He does not really remember what Jimmy looks like.

2. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 0.

3. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?
(a) The city curfew means there are few customers.
(b) It is past midnight.
(c) The area is very poor.
(d) The businesses keep early hours.

4. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?
(a) The headlights of an approaching police car.
(b) The light from an open business.
(c) A streetlight.
(d) The flame from a match.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?

2. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

3. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?

4. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?

5. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?

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