King/ "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.

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."

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.

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 door way 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

Jimmy Wells is a-

• police officer in uniform
• criminal
• plainclothes police officer
• restaurant owner

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.

What piece of evidence supports what Bob noticed about his old friend that is different?

• "The man from the West unfolded the little piece of paper."
• It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one."
• "I never thought you were so tall by two or three inches."
• "Doing well in New York, Jimmy?"

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 jewlery.