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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 steady person but not creative or quick.
(c) Jimmy is loyal but can also be stubborn.
(d) Jimmy is a kind person but not very bright.

2. 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 is an insecure and hesitant person.
(c) He wants to seem like he is not already sure of Bob's identity.
(d) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.

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

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

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

6. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?
(a) He is waiting for a friend.
(b) He is trying to stay out of the rain.
(c) He is lost.
(d) He thought that the business would be open.

7. 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 depressed.
(d) He was too busy.

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

9. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) Bill Broozy's.
(b) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.
(c) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(d) Bill Diamond's.

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

11. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.
(b) It has been reported as stolen property.
(c) It contains a large diamond.
(d) It is made from mother-of-pearl.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

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

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

4. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?

5. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?

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