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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. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(b) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.
(c) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(d) Jimmy himself explains his identity.

2. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Crowded.
(b) Wet.
(c) Ominous.
(d) Peaceful.

3. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.
(b) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(c) Competing against and outwitting clever people.
(d) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.

4. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?
(a) Stubborn, opinionated.
(b) Handsome, eye-catching.
(c) Strong, sturdy, brave.
(d) Ignorant, slow, animalistic.

5. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?
(a) He is trying to stay out of the rain.
(b) He is lost.
(c) He is waiting for a friend.
(d) He thought that the business would be open.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

2. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?

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

4. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?

5. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?

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