After Twenty Years MCQ Quiz

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1. Jimmy Wells and Bob were ________.

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Jimmy Wells and Bob were very close friends. This can be inferred from the fact that they were mentioned together without any negative connotation or indication of conflict. The term "very close" implies a strong bond and positive relationship between the two individuals.

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How often do you read short stories? What about "After Twenty Years"? If you have ever read this amazing short story, you can easily ace our MCQ quiz... see morequestions. After Twenty Years is written by American short-story writer O. Henry and was originally published in the year 1906. The following quiz contains questions and answers from the whole story. Do you think you can attempt them all? Give it a try and see for yourself. All the best! see less

2. How long has it been since the friends have seen each other?

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The correct answer is 20 years because it is the option that indicates the longest duration of time since the friends last saw each other. The other options, 1 year, 10 years, and 200 years, are all shorter durations of time and do not match the given information. Therefore, 20 years is the most appropriate answer.

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3. Who was the criminal in the story?

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In the short story "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry, the criminal is Bob, also known as "Silky" Bob. He is one of the main characters in the story and has a reunion with his old friend, Jimmy Wells, a police officer. Bob is the criminal who is wanted by the police, and he is eventually arrested by his friend Jimmy when he shows up at their planned meeting place after twenty years.

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4. What was the name of the restaurant?

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Big Joe's Brady's is the correct answer because it is the only option provided that includes the name "Joe" in it. The other options do not have the word "Joe" in them.

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5. What is the problem in the story?

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The problem in the story is that the friends haven't seen each other in years. This suggests that there may be a lack of communication or a strained relationship between the friends. The other statements in the question, such as the police officer walking down the street, a guy smoking a cigar, and the restaurant being torn down, do not indicate any specific problem in the story.

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6. How long has it been since the restaurant was torn down?

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The restaurant was torn down 5 years ago.

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7. Where did the friend move?

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The friend moved out west.

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8. What was the suspense in the story?

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The suspense in the story is that both options A and B are true. The revelation that the policeman Bob met earlier was actually Jimmy Wells adds a twist to the story and creates suspense. Additionally, it is revealed that Bob is the criminal that the police were looking for, which further adds to the suspense. The fact that both of these unexpected events occur simultaneously creates a heightened sense of anticipation and mystery.

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9. Where was the setting of the story?

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The setting of the story was on the door step of a hardware store. This means that the events and actions in the story took place outside the entrance of a store that sells hardware items. The location of the setting can play a significant role in the story, as it can affect the atmosphere, interactions between characters, and the overall plot development.

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10. In O. Henry's short story "After Twenty Years," what is the main reason Jimmy Wells does not arrest Bob himself?

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Jimmy Wells, the police officer, recognizes his old friend Bob in the wanted criminal he is supposed to arrest. Despite his duty, Jimmy finds it too difficult to personally arrest someone he once cared for. This internal conflict leads him to send a plainclothes officer to make the arrest instead.

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Jimmy Wells and Bob were ________.
How long has it been since the friends have seen each other?
Who was the criminal in the story?
What was the name of the restaurant?
What is the problem in the story?
How long has it been since the restaurant was torn down?
Where did the friend move?
What was the suspense in the story?
Where was the setting of the story?
In O. Henry's short story "After Twenty Years," what is...
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