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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 the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) An arrest warrant.
(b) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.
(c) A note from Jimmy.
(d) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.

2. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?
(a) Polishes his scarfpin.
(b) Hums a song.
(c) Smokes his cigar.
(d) Counts his money.

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

4. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?
(a) The light from an open business.
(b) The flame from a match.
(c) A streetlight.
(d) The headlights of an approaching police car.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of the story, what motive for his deception does Jimmy reveal?

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

4. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?

5. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?

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