View a FREE sample

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) Polishes his scarfpin.
(c) Hums a song.
(d) Counts his money.

2. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?
(a) That he has married and started a family.
(b) That he has not been as successful as Bob himself has been.
(c) That he has also had success.
(d) That he has found a job that makes him both proud and happy.

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

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

5. 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) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.
(d) His hand shakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are there so few people on the streets?

2. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?

3. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?

4. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

5. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 320 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample