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

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

3. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "ironic."
(b) As "a relief."
(c) As "unbelievable."
(d) As "fate."

4. What does the narrator mean by the description of the police officer's impressiveness as "habitual and not for show"?
(a) The police officer is not trying to show off.
(b) The police officer is a humble and modest person.
(c) The police officer is stuck in a rut and always does things the same way.
(d) The police officer knows that people are watching him.

5. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.
(b) An arrest warrant.
(c) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.
(d) A note from Jimmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?

2. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?

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

4. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

5. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?

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