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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 distinguishing feature does Bob have on his face?
(a) A black eye.
(b) A small scar.
(c) A birthmark.
(d) A mole.

2. How far does Bob say he traveled in order to meet with Jimmy?
(a) 500 miles.
(b) 200 miles.
(c) 2,000 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

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

4. What is the first thing that Bob notices about the plainclothes officer he thinks is Jimmy?
(a) The man is taller than he thought Jimmy was.
(b) The man's voice is lower than he remember's Jimmy's being.
(c) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.
(d) The man seems to be trying to hide his face.

5. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?
(a) He is in a good mood.
(b) He is trying to impress people.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is expecting trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hope does Bob express about Jimmy?

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

3. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?

4. Why did Bob leave New York?

5. What does the narrator say causes Bob to tell officer about his career in the West?

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