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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 duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?
(a) Checking doors to make sure they are locked.
(b) Enforcing the city's noise ordinance.
(c) Searching for a wanted criminal.
(d) Enforcing the city's curfew.

2. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(b) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.
(c) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(d) Competing against and outwitting clever people.

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

4. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He is an insecure and hesitant person.
(b) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(c) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(d) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.

5. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?
(a) Handsome, eye-catching.
(b) Ignorant, slow, animalistic.
(c) Strong, sturdy, brave.
(d) Stubborn, opinionated.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?

4. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

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

(see the answer key)

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