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

2. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?
(a) Someone cruel and threatening.
(b) A great person, usually a male friend.
(c) Someone who uses force to get their way.
(d) Excellent, wonderful.

3. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?
(a) He sees Bob.
(b) The streetlight has gone out.
(c) One of the businesses has an unlocked door.
(d) He sees a wanted criminal.

4. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?
(a) It is corrupt.
(b) It dulls the mind.
(c) It is full of snobs.
(d) It is crowded.

5. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?
(a) Bob is a suspicious-seeming person.
(b) It is almost time for the last businesses to close.
(c) The weather has gotten worse.
(d) Bob's obvious wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?

2. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?

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

4. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?

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

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