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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. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?
(a) He truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.
(b) He has no sympathy for criminals.
(c) He showed up for their meeting on time.
(d) He still considers Bob his best friend.

2. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
(a) It began when they were quite young.
(b) They are related by blood.
(c) It meant more to Bob than to Jimmy.
(d) They met in college.

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

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

5. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?
(a) He works for the city of New York.
(b) He is a police officer.
(c) He is in business downtown.
(d) He owns a nearby restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

3. Why are there so few people on the streets?

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

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

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