Question

Which text evidence from "After Twenty Years" best supports the idea that "Silky Bob" has done well for himself in life?

Question 1 options:

"'I've had to compete with some of the sharpest wits going to get my pile.'"

"The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it set with small diamonds."

"The man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar."

"'You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.'"

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

"The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it set with small diamonds."

Answer 2

Read the passage.

This scene depicts the meeting between the man from the West and the other man.

excerpt from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry

About twenty minutes he waited, and then a tall man in a long overcoat, with collar turned up to his ears, hurried across from the opposite side of the street. He went directly to the waiting man.

"Is that you, Bob?" he asked, doubtfully.

"Is that you, Jimmy Wells?" cried the man in the door.

"Bless my heart!" exclaimed the new arrival, grasping both the other's hands with his own. "It's Bob, sure as fate.
Why is this scene part of the rising action of the story?
Question 2 options:

New information that moves the plot forward is introduced.

The trap in which Jimmy caught Bob is explained.

The scene sets forth the reason for the characters' interaction.

The story reaches its highest point of tension when the two men finally meet.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The scene sets forth the reason for the characters' interaction.

Answer 4

Read the passage.

This scene depicts the conversation between the man from the West and the other man.

excerpt from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry

"You're not Jimmy Wells," he snapped. "Twenty years is a long time, but not long enough to change a man's nose from a Roman to a pug."

"It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one," said the tall man. "You've been under arrest for ten minutes, 'Silky' Bob."

Why is this conversation the climax of the story?

Question 3 options:

Readers learn what Jimmy looks like and that he was at the earlier meeting place.

All of the questions are answered for the reader.

The characters reach a turning point in the action when Bob is arrested.

It is the most exciting part of the story because Bob becomes angry.

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The characters reach a turning point in the action when Bob is arrested.

Answer 6

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

Reread this example of foreshadowing from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry.

"... But I know Jimmy will meet me here if he's alive, for he always was the truest, stanchest old chap in the world. He'll never forget."

Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story?

Question 4 options:

It adds humor to the story since readers, unlike Silky Bob, already know that he's speaking to Jimmy when he delivers these lines.

It adds to the surprise created later when it's revealed that Jimmy did meet Silky Bob; indeed, Bob is saying these words to Jimmy himself.

It creates suspense by hinting at the fact that Silky Bob already knows that Jimmy will not show up to meet him.

It creates mystery in the story by subtly suggesting that something awful has happened to Jimmy.

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

It adds to the surprise created later when it's revealed that Jimmy did meet Silky Bob; indeed, Bob is saying these words to Jimmy himself.

Answer 8

Refer to Explorations in Literature for the full text.

Why is the setting important to the plot?

Question 5 options:

The dark night creates suspense

It connects to the exposition because it is where Jimmy and Bob promised to meet up again 20 years ago

It illustrates Jimmy's motivation because he always wanted to visit New York

It illustrates Bob's conflict because he hates New York

Answer 9

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

It connects to the exposition because it is where Jimmy and Bob promised to meet up again 20 years ago

Answer 10

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine which text evidence from "After Twenty Years" best supports the idea that "Silky Bob" has done well for himself in life, you will need to analyze and evaluate the given options. Let's take a closer look at each option:

Option 1: "'I've had to compete with some of the sharpest wits going to get my pile.'"
This quote suggests that "Silky Bob" has had to compete with clever individuals to accumulate his fortune. However, it doesn't explicitly indicate whether he has been successful or not.

Option 2: "The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it set with small diamonds."
This quote provides physical evidence of "Silky Bob" owning a watch adorned with small diamonds, indicating his affluence and success.

Option 3: "The man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar."
This quote depicts "Silky Bob" casually lighting his cigar, which could imply a level of wealth and leisure. However, it does not explicitly support the idea that he has done well for himself.

Option 4: "'You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.'"
This quote implies that "Silky Bob" has been actively and energetically moving around the West, suggesting he has been pursuing various opportunities. Although this exhibits his active involvement in business, it doesn't provide direct evidence of his overall success.

Considering the options, the most direct and significant evidence supporting the idea that "Silky Bob" has done well for himself in life is option 2: "The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it set with small diamonds." This sentence explicitly reveals a physical representation of his success and accumulated wealth.