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

2. 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.

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

4. What does Bob do while he waits for Jimmy?
(a) Hums a song.
(b) Smokes his cigar.
(c) Polishes his scarfpin.
(d) Counts his money.

5. What is it reasonable to infer is the officer's motive in listening to Bob "with interest" (621)?
(a) The officer is pretending to be Jimmy.
(b) Bob is an interesting speaker.
(c) Bob might reveal evidence.
(d) The officer is a curious person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of mentioning that everyone who passes Bob has their coat collar turned up?

2. What detail reveals Bob's emotions when he discovers that Jimmy has betrayed him?

3. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?

4. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?

5. What does Bob's nickname turn out to be?

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