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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. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 0.

2. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

3. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 10 p.m.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) Midnight.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?

3. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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