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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 regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?
(a) That he did not accompany Bob out West.
(b) That he does not have a long time to talk.
(c) That he and Bob lost track of one another.
(d) That the restaurant is closed.

2. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Betting" Bob.
(b) "Bully" Bob.
(c) "Slippery" Bob.
(d) "Silky" Bob.

3. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?
(a) Providing foreshadowing.
(b) Amplifying conflict.
(c) Developing characterization.
(d) Establishing atmosphere.

4. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
(a) It began when they were quite young.
(b) It meant more to Bob than to Jimmy.
(c) They are related by blood.
(d) They met in college.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?

3. Before Jimmy leaves Bob, what question does he ask him?

4. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?

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

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