After Twenty Years

Which of the following statements best describes “Silky” Bob’s reasons for returning to New York City? *

• He has come to see his dying mother.
• He is trying to avoid being arrested
• He is meeting a girlfriend
• He is hoping to meet an old friend

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Why is the scene where Bob lights a match important? *

• It if when the police officer recognizes Bob as a criminal
• It lets readers know that he smokes
• It shows that the story takes place at night
• It increases the suspense and adds mystery

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What makes Bob stand out? *

• He has a limp
• He has a small white scar
• He has a large Roman nose
• He is very tall

Bob’s detailed explanation to the first police officer about his presence in the doorway suggests — *

• he feels guilty about not staying in touch with his old friend
• the police officer immediately recognizes him as a wanted criminal
• he is afraid of getting in trouble with the police
• he likes to talk about his past

Bob feels that his old friend Jimmy Wells is a — *

• real genius
• true friend
• go getter, always making clever deals
• razor-sharp wit

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Jimmy Wells is a - 

• police officer in uniform
• criminal
• plain-clothes police officer
• restaurant owner

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What does Bob notice about his old friend that is different? *

• He has grown taller
• He is bald
• He has a beard
• He now wears glasses

How can you predict that Jimmy will do the right thing? *

• Jimmy questions Bob for a long time.
• Bob describes Jimmy as true, dependable, and good.
• Jimmy is suspicious of Bob.
• Jimmy envies Bob’s diamond jewelry.

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Which of the following statements best describes what Jimmy and Bob have in common? *

• Both wish the old restaurant had not been town down.
• Both love New York City
• Both keep their promise to meet.
• Both have made large fortunes

Why won’t Jimmy arrest Bob? *

• Jimmy knows that Bob isn’t really guilty of anything.
• Jimmy isn’t a real police officer.
• Jimmy is going off duty.
• Jimmy can’t bring himself to turn in a friend.

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