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The Cop and the Anthem

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the author of 'The Cop and the Anethm' ?

a)

H.Owen

b)

O.Harry

c)

H.Oliver

d)

O.Henry

2.

As Soapy puts his foot inside the restaurant door, the ----------- saw his broken old shoes and the torn clothes that covered his legs.

a)

Head Chef

b)

Manager

c)

Owner

d)

Head Waiter

e)

Waiter

3.

Which Avenue was the shop that Soapy had threw a big stone at located?

a)

Seventh Avenue

b)

Ninth Avenue

c)

Eighth Avenue

d)

Fifth Avenue

e)

None of these

4.

When he stopped, he was near several ------------. In this part of the city, streets are brighter and hearts are more joyful than in other parts

a)

Shops

b)

Buildings

c)

~The question is wrong~

d)

Cafes

e)

Theatres

5.

Because he wished to be arrested, they seemed to believe he was like a --------- who could do no wrong.

a)

Prince

b)

Angel

c)

Priest

d)

King

6.

Where did the Richer New Yorkers make their plans to go during the cold winter ?

a)

London

b)

California

c)

Texas

d)

Miami

e)

Florida

7.

What had not kept him warm during the night in the park?

a)

Some small newspapers

b)

Three old magazines

c)

Three huge magazines

d)

~The question is wrong~

e)

Three big newspapers

8.

Three months of food every day and a bed every night, three months safe from the cold-----------wind and safe from cops.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

e)

There is no such sentance.

9.

Why did Soapy not go door to door begging for money or food or place to rest?

a)

Because He knew that people would never help him.

b)

Because he was lazy about going door to door, building to building.

c)

Because he didn't like the idea of strangers helping him.

d)

Because he will end up paying.

e)

None of these

10.

When Soapy could finally enter a restaurant , What kind of lunch did he have ?

a)

A small lunch

b)

A big lunch

c)

A grand lunch

d)

He had no food

e)

~The question is wrong~

11.

"Soapy moved restlessly on his seat in Madison Square." The word restlessly used here means:

a)

unable to relax

b)

to look about

c)

to inquire

d)

to dance

12.

Why does Soapy want to be arrested by a cop?

a)

Cops are the nicest people.

b)

Summer is around the corner; he wants a fresh start.

c)

Winter is coming; it will be cold; Soapy needs a warm place.

d)

Winter is coming; he misses his family.

13.

Soapy decides to change his life for all of the reasons except for

a)

He's still young enough.

b)

He felt worthless.

c)

to get a job

d)

a change in his soul

14.

An unexpected twist of fate or a shocking ending is called

a)

setting

b)

theme

c)

climax

d)

irony

15.

How long did Soapy have to stay at Blackwell's Island?

a)

Half a year

b)

Quarter of a year

c)

He did not go to prison

d)

A year

16.

In The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry, why isn't Soapy arrested when he breaks the window?

a)

The cop doesn't suspect him and chases someone else

b)

The window doesn't actually break

c)

Soapy runs away and the cop doesn't catch him

d)

None of these

17.

What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?

a)

The birds begin to fly north, people want old warm coats and Soapy moves comfortably on his seat in the park upon onset of winters.

b)

As winter approaches, the birds begin to fly south, people want new warm coats and Soapy moves restlessly on his seat in the park.

c)

It can be told that winter is approaching when the animals go south and people want new summer coats.

d)

When winter comes the birds begin to fly east and people want new umbrellas.

18.

Soapy had been to prison several times.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Soapy didn't hated to answer questions of a personal nature.

a)

False

b)

True

20.

The owner of the umbrella offered to give it to Soapy.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

In The Cop and The Anthem by O. Henry, which one of the following is NOT a theme in the story?

a)

Freedom

b)

Class

c)

Jealousy

d)

Imprisonment