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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?
(a) He lost Jimmy's address.
(b) He was moving around a lot.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) He was depressed.

2. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) Jimmy told them about his appointment with Bob.
(b) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.
(c) The bus driver that brought Bob to New York recognized him from a "Wanted" poster.
(d) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.

3. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?
(a) Excellent, wonderful.
(b) A great person, usually a male friend.
(c) Someone cruel and threatening.
(d) Someone who uses force to get their way.

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 a humble and modest person.
(b) The police officer is not trying to show off.
(c) The police officer knows that people are watching him.
(d) The police officer is stuck in a rut and always does things the same way.

5. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?
(a) The streetlight has gone out.
(b) He sees a wanted criminal.
(c) He sees Bob.
(d) One of the businesses has an unlocked door.

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

7. 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.

8. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Slippery" Bob.
(b) "Silky" Bob.
(c) "Betting" Bob.
(d) "Bully" Bob.

9. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?
(a) It is crowded.
(b) It is full of snobs.
(c) It dulls the mind.
(d) It is corrupt.

10. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?
(a) Jimmy is a kind person but not very bright.
(b) Jimmy is ethical but can also be judgmental.
(c) Jimmy is loyal but can also be stubborn.
(d) Jimmy is a steady person but not creative or quick.

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

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

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

14. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?
(a) The light from an open business.
(b) A streetlight.
(c) The flame from a match.
(d) The headlights of an approaching police car.

15. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?
(a) The officer is pretending to be Jimmy.
(b) The officer is a curious person.
(c) Bob is an interesting speaker.
(d) Bob might reveal evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?

2. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?

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

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

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

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