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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 effect does the officer tell Bob that time can have?
(a) It can gradually erase the feeling of friendship.
(b) It can change a good man into a bad man.
(c) It can make a person realize what is really important.
(d) It can give a man something new to be loyal to.

2. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?
(a) He is too busy trying to hide his own identity from the police officer.
(b) He does not really remember what Jimmy looks like.
(c) He expects Jimmy to be a rich, successful man like himself.
(d) It is too dark.

3. 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) Competing against and outwitting clever people.
(d) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.

4. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?

2. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?

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

4. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?

5. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

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