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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 is made of solid gold.
(c) It is covered with diamonds.
(d) It has a suspicious dent in its case.

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

3. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?
(a) Completely.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Tried and failed to.
(d) Come very close to.

4. 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 Broozy's.
(c) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.
(d) Bill Diamond's.

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

6. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "a relief."
(b) As "ironic."
(c) As "fate."
(d) As "unbelievable."

7. 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 fancy watch and scarfpin.
(d) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.

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

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. What criticism does Bob have for New York itself?
(a) It dulls the mind.
(b) It is full of snobs.
(c) It is crowded.
(d) It is corrupt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?

4. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?

5. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?

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