2. 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.

3. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?
(a) He is trying to fill an awkward silence.
(b) His suspicions about the officer's identity.
(c) His ego.
(d) The officer asks him about it.

4. How does the plainclothes officer get Bob to walk with him?
(a) He tells him they will go somewhere close by and talk about old times.
(b) He says that he lives nearby and they can go have a drink at his apartment.
(c) He shows him the note from Jimmy.
(d) He arrests him.

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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