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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 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.

2. What is the clearest purpose of describing the plainclothes officer as "submerged in his overcoat" (621)?
(a) Providing foreshadowing.
(b) Establishing atmosphere.
(c) Developing characterization.
(d) Amplifying conflict.

3. In his explanation of what has happened, what is the first thing that Jimmy wants to be sure Bob knows?
(a) He still considers Bob his best friend.
(b) He showed up for their meeting on time.
(c) He has no sympathy for criminals.
(d) He truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.

4. What is the most likely reason that Bob does not recognize Jimmy when they are talking?
(a) He is too busy trying to hide his own identity from the police officer.
(b) He does not really remember what Jimmy looks like.
(c) He expects Jimmy to be a rich, successful man like himself.
(d) It is too dark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only reason that Bob can imagine Jimmy not showing up?

2. What can logically be inferred about Jimmy's question about whether Bob and Jimmy kept in touch?

3. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?

4. What causes Bob to realize that the plainclothes officer is not Jimmy?

5. What regret does the plainclothes officer express while he is pretending to be Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

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