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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 does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.
(b) It is made from mother-of-pearl.
(c) It has been reported as stolen property.
(d) It contains a large diamond.

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

3. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?
(a) It was the time they met for dinner 20 years ago.
(b) It was the time that they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.
(c) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.
(d) It was the time that they said goodbye 20 years ago.

4. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(b) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.
(c) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(d) He is an insecure and hesitant person.

5. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(b) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.
(c) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(d) Competing against and outwitting clever people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does the officer tell Bob that time can have?

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

3. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?

4. Before Jimmy leaves Bob, what question does he ask him?

5. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

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