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

2. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?
(a) Tried and failed to.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Completely.
(d) Come very close to.

3. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?
(a) Bob's comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.
(b) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.
(c) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.
(d) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.

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

5. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?
(a) It underscores that New York is an unfriendly place.
(b) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.
(c) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(d) It implies that most people have something to hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?

2. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?

3. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?

4. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?

5. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?

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