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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 do while he waits for Jimmy?
(a) Smokes his cigar.
(b) Hums a song.
(c) Counts his money.
(d) Polishes his scarfpin.

2. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?
(a) He begins to weep.
(b) He lunges at the plainclothes officer.
(c) His hand shakes.
(d) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.

3. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It has been reported as stolen property.
(b) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.
(c) It is made from mother-of-pearl.
(d) It contains a large diamond.

4. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?
(a) He owns a nearby restaurant.
(b) He works for the city of New York.
(c) He is a police officer.
(d) He is in business downtown.

5. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "a relief."
(b) As "fate."
(c) As "unbelievable."
(d) As "ironic."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?

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

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

4. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?

5. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?

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