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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 Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?
(a) He was moving around a lot.
(b) He was too busy.
(c) He lost Jimmy's address.
(d) He was depressed.

2. 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 is an insecure and hesitant person.
(c) He is not sure that he and Jimmy are doing the right thing.
(d) He does not fully trust Jimmy Wells.

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

4. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?
(a) Bob's expensive clothing and grooming.
(b) Bob's comment about the size of the West and all of its opportunities.
(c) Bob's description of his business in Chicago.
(d) Bob's fancy watch and scarfpin.

5. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?
(a) "Diamond Jim" Brady's.
(b) "Big Joe" Brady's.
(c) Bill Diamond's.
(d) Bill Broozy's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy notice about Bob's pocket watch?

2. What finally reveals the plainclothes officer's face?

3. What duty is the police officer performing in the opening of the story?

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

5. On page 621, Bob uses the slang word "bully." What does this word mean in the context of the story?

(see the answer key)

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