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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. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is ethical.
(b) He is emotional.
(c) He is loyal.
(d) He is persistent.

2. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?
(a) It is made of solid gold.
(b) It is covered with diamonds.
(c) It is not set to the correct time.
(d) It has a suspicious dent in its case.

3. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?
(a) That he and Bob lost track of one another.
(b) That he does not have a long time to talk.
(c) That the restaurant is closed.
(d) That he did not accompany Bob out West.

4. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?
(a) He is too busy trying to hide his own identity from the police officer.
(b) He does not really remember what Jimmy looks like.
(c) He expects Jimmy to be a rich, successful man like himself.
(d) It is too dark.

5. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He is an insecure and hesitant person.
(b) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(c) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.
(d) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?

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

3. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?

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

5. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

(see the answer key)

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