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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?
(a) Come very close to.
(b) Tried and failed to.
(c) Completely.
(d) Slowly.

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

4. Why are there so few people on the streets?
(a) The weather is unpleasant.
(b) It is very late.
(c) There is a curfew.
(d) There are no open businesses nearby.

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

6. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?
(a) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.
(b) It was the time that they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.
(c) It was the time they met for dinner 20 years ago.
(d) It was the time that they said goodbye 20 years ago.

7. 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 wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(c) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.
(d) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.

8. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 9 p.m.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 10 p.m.

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

10. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?
(a) He is carefree.
(b) He is mentally alert.
(c) He is cold and analytical.
(d) He is unethical.

11. 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 thought that the business would be open.
(d) He is waiting for a friend.

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

13. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?
(a) Enforcing the city's noise ordinance.
(b) Enforcing the city's curfew.
(c) Searching for a wanted criminal.
(d) Checking doors to make sure they are locked.

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

15. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?
(a) It confirms Bob's characterization of him as a lover of New York City.
(b) It characterizes him as an observant police officer.
(c) It creates dramatic irony.
(d) It foreshadows his identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

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

3. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?

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

5. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?

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