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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 a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is trying to impress people.
(c) He is in a good mood.
(d) He is expecting trouble.

2. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?
(a) He arrests him.
(b) He shows him the note from Jimmy.
(c) He tells him they will go somewhere close by and talk about old times.
(d) He says that he lives nearby and they can go have a drink at his apartment.

3. 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 makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.
(c) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(d) It implies that most people have something to hide.

4. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?
(a) The city curfew means there are few customers.
(b) The businesses keep early hours.
(c) The area is very poor.
(d) It is past midnight.

5. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.
(b) The bus driver that brought Bob to New York recognized him from a "Wanted" poster.
(c) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.
(d) Jimmy told them about his appointment with Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?

2. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?

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

4. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?

5. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

(see the answer key)

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