Worksheetsafter 20 years
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why is the scene where Bob lights a match important?
Is is when the police officer recognizes Bob as a criminal.
It lets readers know that he smokes.
It shows that the story takes place at night.
It increases the suspense and adds mysters.
Bob was confident that Jimmy would appear for their appointment.
True
False
What is the main idea of “After Twenty Years”?
Two friends can’t recognize each other after a long time apart.
The police wait for a long time in order to catch a robber.
A soft-hearted policeman enforces the law in an indirect manner.
Two friends cherished each other
The real Jimmy Wells didn’t turn up on time.
True
False
How did Bob describe Jimmy?
The most faithful and honest guy
The truest and staunchest guy
The most reliable and trustworthy guy
The most friendly and independent guy
How does Bob finally realize that the man he has been talking to is not really Jimmy?
he is taller than he remembers
He has a scar on his face
His nose is different
His speech sounds different
When Bob says, "I hope Jimmy has done half as well. He was kind of a plodder thought, good fellow that he was." What is he really saying about Jimmy?
Jimmy wasn't as smart as he was
Jimmy was lazy
Jimmy was a good guy, but not very ambitious.
Jimmy didn't have the guts to go West and try something new
Who is the author of this story?
O. Henry
William Faulkner
William Sydney Porter
Henry James
