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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 hope does Bob express about Jimmy?
(a) That he has married and started a family.
(b) That he has not been as successful as Bob himself has been.
(c) That he has found a job that makes him both proud and happy.
(d) That he has also had success.

2. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?
(a) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.
(b) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.
(c) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.
(d) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.

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

4. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is emotional.
(b) He is loyal.
(c) He is persistent.
(d) He is ethical.

5. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?
(a) It is almost time for the last businesses to close.
(b) Bob is a suspicious-seeming person.
(c) The weather has gotten worse.
(d) Bob's obvious wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?

2. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

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

4. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

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

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