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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 far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?
(a) 1,000 miles.
(b) 500 miles.
(c) 2,000 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

2. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?
(a) O. Henry.
(b) Edith Wharton.
(c) Henry James.
(d) Katherine Anne Porter.

3. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?
(a) His hand shakes.
(b) He begins to weep.
(c) He lunges at the plainclothes officer.
(d) He curses Jimmy and their friendship.

4. Why did Bob leave New York?
(a) He hoped to make money in the West.
(b) He and Jimmy got into a fight.
(c) He fell in love with a girl from Chicago.
(d) He was wanted by the police.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?

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

3. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?

4. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?

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

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