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

2. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?
(a) He was too busy.
(b) He lost Jimmy's address.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He was moving around a lot.

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

4. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 0.
(d) 4.

5. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?
(a) He was scared to move somewhere unknown.
(b) He had a very limited imagination.
(c) He did not want to leave his family behind.
(d) He loved New York too much to leave it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?

2. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?

3. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?

4. Why did Bob leave New York?

5. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?

(see the answer key)

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