What important event does the story happen around, which occurs twenty years after a promise?

The meeting of Bob and Jimmy, who promised to meet after twenty years.

Fill in the blank: The man from the West shows a watch with ___, which shows he is rich.

Small diamonds.

How does the policeman help in the story before telling the truth about Bob?

He checks that the doors are locked and talks to Bob, learning about his past.

True or False: The hardware store was built after 'Big Joe Brady's' restaurant was torn down.

True.

What does the note from Patrolman Wells tell about Jimmy’s actions regarding Bob?

It says Jimmy saw Bob at the meeting and asked another policeman to arrest him, because he couldn’t do it himself.

What does Bob notice about the tall man’s face when they meet, and why is it important?

Bob notices the tall man’s face looks different, which helps him realize it is not his old friend. It shows how time changes people.

Fill in the blank: Bob calls Jimmy a '___,' meaning Jimmy is reliable but not exciting.

Plodder.

What emotional problem does Jimmy face in the story about his friendship with Bob?

Jimmy wants to be loyal to his friend, but he also has to follow the law, so he has someone else arrest Bob.

How does the story show that people’s lives change over time?

It shows that Bob became rich and successful, while Jimmy has a simple life. Their lives turned out differently after twenty years.

True or False: Bob knows that the police are watching him before he meets Jimmy.

False. Bob does not know he is being watched and will be arrested.