Test: After Twenty Years - Class 6 MCQ

The note says Jimmy was at the meeting place and saw Bob. He knew Bob was wanted for a crime but didn’t want to arrest his old friend himself, so he asked another policeman to do it. This shows Jimmy had to choose between being a good friend and doing his job.

The policeman listens to the man’s story about waiting for his friend and says “good luck” before leaving. This shows he hopes the man’s friend will show up, which connects to the story’s idea of friendship.

The man’s diamond scarf pin shows he has become rich while living in the West. This is different from his friend Jimmy, who has a simpler life in New York.

When they walk under bright lights, the man sees the tall man’s face and realizes he is not Jimmy. This surprises him because he thought he was talking to his old friend.

The man hopes Jimmy has done well and has a good life, even if it’s not as successful as his own. This shows he cares about his friend.

The man calls Jimmy a “plodder,” which means Jimmy is dependable and steady but not very exciting. The man thinks his own life in the West is more successful and interesting.

The man is waiting to meet his friend Jimmy because they promised to see each other after twenty years. This shows how important their friendship is to him.

The story shows that time can change friendships. Bob and Jimmy were close friends, but after twenty years, their lives are very different, and they face a tough situation because of it.

The man’s hand shakes when he reads the note, showing he feels shocked and sad because his old friend Jimmy had him arrested. This makes him feel betrayed.

The story starts on a quiet, cold, and windy street at night. This makes it feel lonely as the man waits for his friend, setting up the story’s events.