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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 causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?
(a) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.
(b) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.
(c) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.
(d) Bob's comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.

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

3. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?
(a) It implies that most people have something to hide.
(b) It underscores that New York is an unfriendly place.
(c) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.
(d) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.

4. 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.

5. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is emotional.
(b) He is loyal.
(c) He is ethical.
(d) He is persistent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?

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

3. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?

4. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?

5. Why are there so few people on the streets?

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