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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. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.
(b) The bus driver that brought Bob to New York recognized him from a "Wanted" poster.
(c) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.
(d) Jimmy told them about his appointment with Bob.

2. 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 whether Bob is going to keep waiting for Jimmy.
(d) He asks Bob to tell him exactly how he made his money.

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

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

5. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?

3. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?

4. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?

5. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?

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