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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 is not set to the correct time.
(b) It has a suspicious dent in its case.
(c) It is made of solid gold.
(d) It is covered with diamonds.

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

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

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

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

6. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?
(a) His eye color.
(b) His hair color.
(c) His nose.
(d) His teeth.

7. 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 is taller than he thought Jimmy was.
(d) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.

8. 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 a curious person.
(c) The officer is pretending to be Jimmy.
(d) Bob might reveal evidence.

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

10. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?
(a) Someone who uses force to get their way.
(b) Someone cruel and threatening.
(c) A great person, usually a male friend.
(d) Excellent, wonderful.

11. 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.

12. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?
(a) A mole.
(b) A black eye.
(c) A birthmark.
(d) A small scar.

13. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?
(a) "Slippery" Bob.
(b) "Betting" Bob.
(c) "Bully" Bob.
(d) "Silky" Bob.

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

15. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Wet.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Crowded.
(d) Ominous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?

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

3. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?

4. What does the narrator mean by the description of the police officer's impressiveness as "habitual and not for show"?

5. What reason does the waiting man give the police officer for his presence?

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