2. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?
(a) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.
(b) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(c) It implies that most people have something to hide.
(d) It underscores that New York is an unfriendly place.

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

4. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?
(a) Bob's obvious wealth.
(b) The weather has gotten worse.
(c) It is almost time for the last businesses to close.
(d) Bob is a suspicious-seeming person.

5. What effect does the officer tell Bob that time can have?
(a) It can gradually erase the feeling of friendship.
(b) It can make a person realize what is really important.
(c) It can change a good man into a bad man.
(d) It can give a man something new to be loyal to.

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

7. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?
(a) His voice.
(b) The color of his overcoat.
(c) His height.
(d) His hat.

8. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) Jimmy himself explains his identity.
(b) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(c) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(d) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.

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

10. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?
(a) He is trying to impress people.
(b) He is expecting trouble.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is in a good mood.

11. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He no longer lives in New York.
(c) He cannot get away from work.
(d) He has forgotten Bob.

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

13. 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.

14. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

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