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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?
(a) Smokes his cigar.
(b) Counts his money.
(c) Polishes his scarfpin.
(d) Hums a song.

2. 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) Bob might reveal evidence.
(c) The officer is a curious person.
(d) Bob is an interesting speaker.

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

4. 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 foreshadows his identity.
(c) It creates dramatic irony.
(d) It characterizes him as an observant police officer.

5. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?
(a) He still considers Bob his best friend.
(b) He truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.
(c) He showed up for their meeting on time.
(d) He has no sympathy for criminals.

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

7. 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 loyal.
(c) He is persistent.
(d) He is emotional.

8. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?
(a) That he has also had success.
(b) That he has married and started a family.
(c) That he has not been as successful as Bob himself has been.
(d) That he has found a job that makes him both proud and happy.

9. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?
(a) He owns a nearby restaurant.
(b) He is a police officer.
(c) He is in business downtown.
(d) He works for the city of New York.

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

11. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
(a) It began when they were quite young.
(b) They met in college.
(c) They are related by blood.
(d) It meant more to Bob than to Jimmy.

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

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?

3. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?

4. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?

5. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

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