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

2. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?
(a) He has no sympathy for criminals.
(b) He still considers Bob his best friend.
(c) He showed up for their meeting on time.
(d) He truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.

3. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?
(a) He does not remember when the last time he heard from Bob was.
(b) He wonders why Bob stopped writing to him.
(c) He is unsure if the man he is talking to really is his old friend.
(d) He wants to know if Bob realizes that he deliberately stopped writing to him.

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

5. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.
(b) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(c) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(d) Jimmy himself explains his identity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?

5. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?

(see the answer key)

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