After Twenty Years

Where is the story set?

• In sunny California.

• Neither

• On a New York City street.

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What is the atmosphere, or mood of this story?

• Neither.

• It is bright on the street corner.

• It is suspenseful and gloomy, because the streets are deserted and a chilly wind is blowing.

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How did Bob spend his time away from his hometown after he left?

• He became a policeman.

• He worked at a bank.

• Committing crimes.

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What evidence shows that both Bob and Jimmy are proud of their accomplishments?

• Bob was bragging and Jimmy wasn't proud of his accomplishments.

• They weren't proud of their accomplishments.

• Jimmy's loyalty to his job shows his pride. Bob's bragging shows his pride.

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Who has been more successful?

• Bob because he had more money and flashy jewelry.

• Jimmy because he was on the right side of the law.

• Neither.

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Do you think Bob's expectations of Jimmy were fulfilled?

• No, because your friend would not arrest you.

• Neither.

• Yes, because Jimmy did show up for the appointment and did not arrest his friend himself. He shows the respect for their old friendship that Bob expected.

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Was there a "winner" in this story?

• No, because both men lost a friend.

• Yes, Jimmy made a huge arrest.

• Neither.

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Why does Bob's hand begin to shake as he reads the note from Patrolman Wells?

• He is frightened at the thought of going to jail.

• He is trying desperately to think of a way to escape.

• He is upset that his old friend knows the truth about him.

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How does Bob realize that the man he is talking to at the end of the story is not Jimmy Wells?

• He is shorter than he remembers.
• His nose is different.
• He has a different voice.

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Bob calls Jimmy his best chum.
What does chum mean?

• supervisor
• friend or pal
• older person

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