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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. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?
(a) He is carefree.
(b) He is mentally alert.
(c) He is unethical.
(d) He is cold and analytical.

2. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?
(a) It is past midnight.
(b) The businesses keep early hours.
(c) The area is very poor.
(d) The city curfew means there are few customers.

3. What effect does the officer tell Bob that time can have?
(a) It can gradually erase the feeling of friendship.
(b) It can make a person realize what is really important.
(c) It can change a good man into a bad man.
(d) It can give a man something new to be loyal to.

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 ethical.
(d) He is persistent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bob leave New York?

2. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?

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

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

5. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?

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