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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 regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?
(a) That he did not accompany Bob out West.
(b) That the restaurant is closed.
(c) That he and Bob lost track of one another.
(d) That he does not have a long time to talk.

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

3. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Bully" Bob.
(b) "Betting" Bob.
(c) "Silky" Bob.
(d) "Slippery" Bob.

4. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) Bill Broozy's.
(b) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(c) Bill Diamond's.
(d) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.

5. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 9 p.m.
(c) 10 p.m.
(d) 11 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?

3. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?

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

5. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

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