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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jimmy notice about the pin of Bob's scarf?
(a) It has been reported as stolen property.
(b) It is the one that he gave Bob 20 years ago.
(c) It contains a large diamond.
(d) It is made from mother-of-pearl.

3. At what time of night are Bob and Jimmy supposed to meet?
(a) 10 p.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 9 p.m.

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

5. How did the police discover that Bob was in New York?
(a) Jimmy told them about his appointment with Bob.
(b) A business rival spotted Bob in New York.
(c) The bus driver that brought Bob to New York recognized him from a "Wanted" poster.
(d) The police in Chicago wired the information to them.

6. Why are so few businesses open on the street where the officer is?
(a) The area is very poor.
(b) It is past midnight.
(c) The city curfew means there are few customers.
(d) The businesses keep early hours.

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

8. What can logically be inferred about Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
(a) It meant more to Bob than to Jimmy.
(b) They met in college.
(c) It began when they were quite young.
(d) They are related by blood.

9. How many years separate Bob and Jimmy?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 0.

10. 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 truly struggled with the decision to turn Bob in.
(d) He has no sympathy for criminals.

11. On page 621, how does the reader learn that the first police officer was actually Jimmy?
(a) The narrator describes "the patrolman" waiting around the corner as his "oldest friend" is arrested.
(b) The plainclothes officer refers to him as "Patrolman Wells."
(c) The plainclothes officer reveals his true identity to Bob.
(d) Jimmy himself explains his identity.

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

13. Which element of the physical description of the plainclothes officer functions as foreshadowing?
(a) The color of his overcoat.
(b) His hat.
(c) His height.
(d) His voice.

14. What kind of street is a "pacific thoroughfare" (619)?
(a) Ominous.
(b) Crowded.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Wet.

15. What does the plainclothes officer hand to Bob?
(a) A note from Jimmy.
(b) A card with his Miranda rights printed on it.
(c) An arrest warrant.
(d) The "Wanted" poster with his face on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 621, how does the plainclothes officer refer to his meeting with Bob?

2. What causes Jimmy to comment that Bob seems to have become a success in the West?

3. What reason does Bob give for falling out of touch with Jimmy?

4. What causes the few pedestrians around to hurry "dismally" past Bob (621)?

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

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