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

2. 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 does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.
(c) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.
(d) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.

3. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

4. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?
(a) His hair color.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His nose.
(d) His eye color.

5. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?
(a) It characterizes him as an observant police officer.
(b) It foreshadows his identity.
(c) It confirms Bob's characterization of him as a lover of New York City.
(d) It creates dramatic irony.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?

3. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?

4. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?

5. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?

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