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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 kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Ominous.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Wet.
(d) Crowded.

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

3. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) A note from Jimmy.
(b) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.
(c) An arrest warrant.
(d) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.

4. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(b) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(c) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.
(d) He is an insecure and hesitant person.

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 confirms Bob's characterization of him as a lover of New York City.
(c) It creates dramatic irony.
(d) It foreshadows his identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?

2. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?

3. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?

4. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?

5. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?

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