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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 comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.
(b) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.
(c) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.
(d) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.

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

3. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?
(a) He begins to weep.
(b) He lunges at the plainclothes officer.
(c) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.
(d) His hand shakes.

4. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?
(a) He is carefree.
(b) He is unethical.
(c) He is cold and analytical.
(d) He is mentally alert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?

2. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?

3. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?

4. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

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

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