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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 causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?
(a) The weather has gotten worse.
(b) Bob is a suspicious-seeming person.
(c) It is almost time for the last businesses to close.
(d) Bob's obvious wealth.

2. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?
(a) As "unbelievable."
(b) As "fate."
(c) As "ironic."
(d) As "a relief."

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

4. What aspect of his success does Bob take particular pride in?
(a) Succeeding in an industry where many others have failed.
(b) Starting as an "underdog" and coming out on top.
(c) Competing against and outwitting clever people.
(d) Using his wealth to improve other people's lives.

5. 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 seems to be trying to hide his face.
(d) The man does not seem to recognize the nickname that Bob gave Jimmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?

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

3. What is the name of the restaurant that used to be in the spot where the man is waiting?

4. Where does the plainclothes officer pretending to be Jimmy tell Bob that he works?

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

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