"After twenty years" by O. Henry

The setting is important to the plot because it is where-

• A. Bob spent the last 20 Years of his life. 

• B. Jimmy and Bob parted twenty year ago in their youth and planned to meet again twenty years later. 

• C. Bob ran from the Chicago police to evade arrest. 

• D. Jimmy walks his nightly beat. 

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Why didn't Jimmy arrest Bob at the beginning of the story? 

• He did not have his equipment with him. 

• He was not one duty so he could not arrest him at that time. 

• He new he was a criminal but he struggled with arresting someone who was like a brother to him so he got a plain clothes man to do it. 

• He was to ashamed to arrest his friend so he did not do it himself. 

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Who is the author of the story?

• Gary Soto

• O. Henry

• Beverly Clearly

• Gary Paulsen

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What is the waiting man's connection to Jimmy Wells?

• They are brothers.
• Both are running from the police.
• They were childhood friends.
• They once worked in the same restaurant.

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What does Bob mean when he says, "You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively"?

• He often got lost.
• He moved around a lot.
• Living in the West wasn't much fun.
• Towns are bigger in the West than in the East.

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Why does Bob's hand begin to shake as he reads the note from Patrolman Wells?

• He is frightened at the thought of going to jail.
• He is trying desperately to think of a way to escape.
• He is upset that his old friend knows the truth about him.
• He is angry with himself for not recognizing Jimmy.

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Which of the following best describes the man waiting in the doorway?

• friendly and cooperative
• shy and nervous
• angry and rude

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Why is the man waiting in the doorway?

• He is waiting for the restaurant to open.
• He wants to talk to a police officer.
• He is waiting to see a friend.

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Bob is waiting for his friend to turn up. 
What does turn up mean?

• arrive or appear
• turn around
• walk faster

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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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