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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 can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?
(a) He wants to know if Bob realizes that he deliberately stopped writing to him.
(b) He wonders why Bob stopped writing to him.
(c) He is unsure if the man he is talking to really is his old friend.
(d) He does not remember when the last time he heard from Bob was.

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

3. The police officer's is described as "stalwart" (619). What kind of man does this mean he is?
(a) Stubborn, opinionated.
(b) Strong, sturdy, brave.
(c) Ignorant, slow, animalistic.
(d) Handsome, eye-catching.

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

5. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?
(a) He is ethical.
(b) He is persistent.
(c) He is loyal.
(d) He is emotional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of Jimmy knowing how long ago the restaurant closed?

2. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?

3. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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