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

2. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?
(a) Providing foreshadowing.
(b) Developing characterization.
(c) Establishing atmosphere.
(d) Amplifying conflict.

3. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.
(b) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(c) Bill Diamond's.
(d) Bill Broozy's.

4. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?
(a) The officer is a curious person.
(b) Bob might reveal evidence.
(c) Bob is an interesting speaker.
(d) The officer is pretending to be Jimmy.

5. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Bully" Bob.
(b) "Betting" Bob.
(c) "Silky" Bob.
(d) "Slippery" Bob.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?

(see the answer key)

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