"The Guilty Party" by O. Henry Review

Who wrote "The Guilty Party"?

• Mark Twain

• O. Henry

• J.K. Rowling

• Charles Dickens

In the story, who is the villain?

• The old woman with the cane

• Lizzie

• The red-haired, unshaven, untidy man

• The mysterious stranger in the shadows

Who is Lizzie's fiance?

• Jack

• Peter

• Steve

• Kid

For what reason(s) is Kid planning on taking Annie to the dance? (Select any that apply)

• Because he no longer wants to be engaged to Lizzie

• Because Lizzie is drinking too much

• Because Annie is the prettiest girl in town

• Because Lizzie is acting too possessive

Lizzie tells the bartender she intends to do what to Kid if he takes Annie to the dance?

• Give him a stern talking to

• Leave him

• Cut out his heart

• Make him do extra things to make it up to her

Why did Lizzie begin drinking?

• She wanted to fit in with her peers.

• She was trying to cope with a difficult situation.

• Kid forced her to finish two beers one night.

• She was curious about the taste of alcohol.

What did Lizzie's mother ask of her father?

• To take Lizzie to the park

• To buy Lizzie a new toy

• To play checkers with Lizzie

• To read a bedtime story to Lizzie

What is the climax of the story?

• When Lizzie and Kid meet for the first time

• When Lizzie tells the bartender she plans on stabbing Kid

• When Lizzie and Kid have their first argument

• When Lizzie stabs Kid and commits suicide

What is the theme of the story?

• Life is full of surprises.

• Everyone has a unique journey.

• All actions have consequences.

• Happiness comes from within.

To what literary era does "The Guilty Party" belong?

• Romanticism

• Naturalism

• Realism

• Modernism