O.Henry, Hearts and Hands, After Twenty Years

Which can the reader BEST conclude about Easton?

• Easton is a thoughtful marshall

• Easton is really interested in Ms. Fairchild

• Easton is a con artist

• Easton is guilty of monetary greed

What can the reader BEST conclude about the “glum-faced man” with Easton?

• He pitied the foolish Easton

• He dreaded going to the prison in Leavenworth

• He was intrigued by Miss Fairchild

• He was fond of (liked) Easton

Which statement is NOT a possible interpretation for the story?

• Miss Fairchild knew Easton's secret.

• Easton was okay with lying to Miss Fairchild

• Easton regrets committing a crime

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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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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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

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Bob feels that his old friend Jimmy Wells is a -

• real genius
• true friend
• go-getter, always making clever deals
• razor-sharp wit

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Jimmy Wells is a-

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

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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.

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Which of the following statements best descibes what Jimmy and Bob have in common?

• Both wish the oldrestaurant had not been torn down.
• Both love New York City.
• Both keep their promise to meet.
• Both have made large fortunes.

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