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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 unethical.
(c) He is carefree.
(d) He is mentally alert.

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

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

4. 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 makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.
(c) It explains why Bob does not see Jimmy clearly.
(d) It implies that most people have something to hide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?

2. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?

3. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

4. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?

5. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the plainclothes officer tells Bob "We'll go around to a place I know of, and have a good long talk about old times," (621), what does he mean, and what does Bob likely think he means?

2. In the story's beginning, what evidence is there that Jimmy takes pride in his job?

3. What is the significance of the similarities and differences in the ways that Bob's and the plainclothes officer's faces are revealed?

4. Describe the story's opening moments, including its setting.

5. What does the note from Jimmy explain to Bob?

6. What is amusing about the plainclothes officer's answer to Bob's question about whether he is doing well in New York?

7. What were the circumstances of the agreement Jimmy and Bob made 20 years ago?

8. Why does Bob guess that Jimmy might not be as much of a success as Bob himself has become?

9. What is appropriate about the plainclothes officer greeting Bob with the line "It's Bob, sure as fate" (621)?

10. Why does Jimmy, in his role as the police officer, ask Bob if he is going to keep waiting for his friend to show up?

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