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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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 they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.
(d) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.

5. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?
(a) Providing foreshadowing.
(b) Establishing atmosphere.
(c) Developing characterization.
(d) Amplifying conflict.

6. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?
(a) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(b) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.
(c) He is an insecure and hesitant person.
(d) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.

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

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

9. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?
(a) He is unsure if the man he is talking to really is his old friend.
(b) He wants to know if Bob realizes that he deliberately stopped writing to him.
(c) He does not remember when the last time he heard from Bob was.
(d) He wonders why Bob stopped writing to him.

10. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?
(a) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.
(b) Bob's comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.
(c) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.
(d) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.

11. 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 persistent.
(c) He is loyal.
(d) He is ethical.

12. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.
(b) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(c) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(d) Competing against and outwitting clever people.

13. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?
(a) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.
(b) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.
(c) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.
(d) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.

14. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

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

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

4. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?

5. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?

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