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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 was moving around a lot.
(b) He was too busy.
(c) He lost Jimmy's address.
(d) He was depressed.

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

3. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?
(a) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.
(b) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.
(c) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.
(d) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?

5. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

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