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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. The narrator says, on page 619, that something has "well nigh depeopled the streets." In this context, what does the phrase "well nigh" mean?
(a) Tried and failed to.
(b) Come very close to.
(c) Completely.
(d) Slowly.

2. Who is the author of "After Twenty Years"?
(a) Edith Wharton.
(b) Henry James.
(c) Katherine Anne Porter.
(d) O. Henry.

3. At the end of the story, what motive for his deception does Jimmy reveal?
(a) He was embarrassed for Bob to know that he is now a police officer.
(b) He wanted time to think about what the right thing to do was.
(c) He could not face being the one to actually arrest Bob.
(d) He needed time to check the picture on the "Wanted" poster.

4. What does Bob mean when he describes Jimmy as a "plodder" (620)?
(a) Jimmy is loyal but can also be stubborn.
(b) Jimmy is ethical but can also be judgmental.
(c) Jimmy is a steady person but not creative or quick.
(d) Jimmy is a kind person but not very bright.

5. What causes the officer to suddenly slow down?
(a) He sees Bob.
(b) The streetlight has gone out.
(c) One of the businesses has an unlocked door.
(d) He sees a wanted criminal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is logical to infer about the officer asking about Bob's identity "doubtfully" (621)?

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

4. When Bob describes Jimmy as the "staunchest" man in the world, what does this show that Bob believes about Jimmy?

5. What is a logical inference based on the way the officer is twirling his baton?

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