After 20 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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Which quote supports Bob's reson for returning to New York City?

• "The West if a pretty big proposition."
• "It takes the West to put a razor edge on him."
• "His scarf pin was a large diamond�"
• "We agreed that night we would meet here again."

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Why is the scene where Bob lights a match important?

• Is is 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 mysters.

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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.

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The last paragraph of this story is intended to ...........

• leave the reader laughing
• provide a moral to the story
• change the reader's opinion of the police
• raise new questions in the reader's mind

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Bob was confident that Jimmy would appear for their appointment.

• True

• False

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What is the main idea of “After Twenty Years”?

• Two friends can’t recognize each other after a long time apart.

• The police wait for a long time in order to catch a robber.

• A soft-hearted policeman enforces the law in an indirect manner.

• Two friends cherished each other

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The real Jimmy Wells didn’t turn up on time.

• True

• False

How did Bob describe Jimmy?

• The most faithful and honest guy

• The truest and staunchest guy

• The most reliable and trustworthy guy

• The most friendly and independent guy

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What is the waiting man's connection to Jimmy Wells?

• They are brothers.
• Both are running from the police.
• They were childhood friends.
• They once worked in the same restaurant.

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