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

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

3. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) A note from Jimmy.
(b) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.
(c) An arrest warrant.
(d) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?

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

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

5. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?

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