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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "After Twenty Years".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. At the end of the story, what motive for his deception does Jimmy reveal?
(a) He wanted time to think about what the right thing to do was.
(b) He was embarrassed for Bob to know that he is now a police officer.
(c) He could not face being the one to actually arrest Bob.
(d) He needed time to check the picture on the "Wanted" poster.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?

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

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

5. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

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