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

Themes and Characters in 'After 20 Years'

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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