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

2. According to Bob, why did Jimmy stay in New York?
(a) He had a very limited imagination.
(b) He loved New York too much to leave it.
(c) He was scared to move somewhere unknown.
(d) He did not want to leave his family behind.

3. 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 implies that most people have something to hide.
(d) It makes the plainclothes' officer's choice to do the same thing seem less suspicious.

4. Why have the two men set this particular meeting time?
(a) It was the time that they both used to get off of work 20 years ago.
(b) It was the time that they said goodbye 20 years ago.
(c) It was the time they met for dinner 20 years ago.
(d) It was the time that the restaurant's band used to begin to play.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Bob wait for Jimmy after he speaks with the police officer?

2. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?

3. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?

4. Bob's eyes are described as "keen" (620). What does this description of his eyes communicate about his character?

5. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

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