Exploring O. Henry's Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen

The transcript narrates a Thanksgiving story involving Stuffy Pete and an Old Gentleman. Every year, Stuffy Pete sits in Union Square, where the Old Gentleman finds him and takes him for a Thanksgiving dinner, trying to establish a tradition. This year, Stuffy Pete is already full from another meal, but he participates in the tradition out of respect. After the meal, both Stuffy and the Old Gentleman end up in the hospital, revealing the Old Gentleman had not eaten for days.

What is the significance of Thanksgiving Day in American culture?

• A day to honor veterans

• A day to return to the old home and eat a big dinner

• A day to celebrate independence

• A day to exchange gifts

Who were the people that had the first Thanksgiving?

• The Native Americans

• The Colonists

• The Puritans

• The Pilgrims

Where did Stuffy Pete sit every Thanksgiving Day for nine years?

• Bryant Park

• Union Square

• Times Square

• Central Park

What did the two old ladies do every Thanksgiving Day?

• They donated to charity

• They sent a servant to bring a hungry person for a meal

• They traveled to another city

• They hosted a party

How did Stuffy Pete feel after his unexpected large meal?

• Hungry

• Energetic

• Overheated and very full

• Happy

Why did the Old Gentleman come to Union Square every Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate with friends

• To enjoy the park

• To feed Stuffy Pete

• To meet his family

What was the Old Gentleman's wish regarding his tradition?

• To feed more people

• To make it a national holiday

• To move to another city

• To have a son continue the tradition

What did the Old Gentleman do after Stuffy Pete finished his meal?

• He asked Stuffy Pete to pay

• He invited Stuffy Pete to his home

• He paid the bill and left a tip

• He left without paying

What happened to Stuffy Pete after he left the restaurant?

• He went to another restaurant

• He met another friend

• He collapsed and was taken to a hospital

• He went home

What was discovered about the Old Gentleman at the hospital?

• He was not actually sick

• He had been fasting for three days

• He was very wealthy

• He was a famous person