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

2. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?
(a) He is trying to stay out of the rain.
(b) He thought that the business would be open.
(c) He is waiting for a friend.
(d) He is lost.

3. Before Jimmy leaves Bob, what question does he ask him?
(a) He asks if Bob still considers Jimmy his best friend.
(b) He asks whether Bob ever spent time in Chicago.
(c) He asks Bob to tell him exactly how he made his money.
(d) He asks whether Bob is going to keep waiting for Jimmy.

4. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?
(a) A small scar.
(b) A black eye.
(c) A mole.
(d) A birthmark.

5. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?
(a) Stubborn, opinionated.
(b) Ignorant, slow, animalistic.
(c) Strong, sturdy, brave.
(d) Handsome, eye-catching.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?

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

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

5. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?

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