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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. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "ironic."
(b) As "fate."
(c) As "a relief."
(d) As "unbelievable."

2. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?
(a) Smokes his cigar.
(b) Counts his money.
(c) Polishes his scarfpin.
(d) Hums a song.

3. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Wet.
(d) Crowded.

4. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?
(a) He was scared to move somewhere unknown.
(b) He did not want to leave his family behind.
(c) He loved New York too much to leave it.
(d) He had a very limited imagination.

5. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?
(a) Henry James.
(b) Edith Wharton.
(c) O. Henry.
(d) Katherine Anne Porter.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?

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

5. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?

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