Themes and Characters in 'After 20 Years'

Themes and Characters in 'After 20 Years'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The short story 'After 20 Years' by O. Henry explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and justice. Set in New York City, it follows two old friends, Jimmy Wells and Bob, who promised to meet after 20 years. Bob waits for Jimmy, reminiscing about their past. When they meet, Jimmy, now a police officer, reveals he must arrest Bob, who has become a criminal. Despite their different paths, the story highlights the importance of upholding the law and the enduring nature of true friendship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme explored in the short story 'After 20 Years' by O. Henry?

Betrayal

Loyalty and friendship

Romance

Adventure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the story 'After 20 Years' set?

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York City

Boston

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What promise did Jimmy Wells and Bob make to each other?

To start a business together

To never speak again

To meet after 20 years at the same place

To write letters every year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the police officer meet while patrolling the streets?

A lost child

A man waiting for his friend

A street vendor

A fellow officer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the waiting man reminisce about?

His career achievements

His favorite book

His past friendship with Jimmy

His childhood home

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the waiting man feel about the changes over the years?

He is relieved

He is indifferent

He is angry

He is curious if Jimmy has changed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption does the waiting man make when a man arrives?

That it is a thief

That it is Jimmy

That it is a police officer

That it is a stranger

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