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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 is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?
(a) It implies that most people have something to hide.
(b) It underscores that New York is an unfriendly place.
(c) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(d) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.

2. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?
(a) Enforcing the city's noise ordinance.
(b) Enforcing the city's curfew.
(c) Searching for a wanted criminal.
(d) Checking doors to make sure they are locked.

3. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?
(a) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.
(b) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.
(c) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.
(d) Bob's comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.

4. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?
(a) He was too busy.
(b) He was moving around a lot.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He lost Jimmy's address.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?

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

5. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?

(see the answer key)

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