O'Henry Quiz

What is the full name of the author O'Henry?

• Henry William Porter

• Sydney William Porter

• William Sydney Porter

• John Henry

Where was O'Henry born?

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, New York

• Greensboro, North Carolina

• Chicago, Illinois

What was O'Henry's real name?

• Sydney William Henry

• John William Porter

• Henry William Sydney

• William Sydney Porter

Which famous short story by O'Henry is about a couple who sacrifice their most valuable possessions to buy each other a gift?

• The Ransom of Red Chief

• The Necklace

• The Last Leaf

• The Gift of the Magi

In which short story by O'Henry does a man sell his watch to buy his wife a set of combs for her beautiful hair?

• The Necklace

• The Ransom of Red Chief

• The Last Leaf

• The Gift of the Magi

What is the term used to describe the contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens in O'Henry's stories?

• irony

• foreshadowing

• sarcasm

• coincidence

What is the writing style of O'Henry characterized by?

• Romanticism and sentimentality

• Irony and surprise endings

• Realism and social commentary

• Minimalism and simplicity

Which literary technique does O'Henry often use to create surprise endings in his stories?

• simile

• foreshadowing

• metaphor

• irony

In O'Henry's stories, what is the purpose of using irony?

• To make the story more predictable and less interesting

• To provide a straightforward and literal interpretation of events

• To confuse the reader and make the story difficult to understand

• To create a humorous or unexpected twist in the plot and comment on the human condition or society.

What is the significance of the pen name 'O'Henry'?

• The pen name 'O'Henry' is significant because it is the name of a famous detective character in a series of novels.

• The pen name 'O'Henry' is significant because it is the pseudonym used by the American writer William Sydney Porter.

• The pen name 'O'Henry' is significant because it is a tribute to the author's favorite teacher.

• The pen name 'O'Henry' is significant because it is derived from the author's favorite childhood book.