"After Twenty Years": TEST

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What is the waiting man's connection to Jimmy Wells? they are brothers they often travel together they were childhood friends they once worked in the same restaurant both are hiding from the police The conversation the waiting man has with the police officer is what part of the story plot? exposition rising action climax falling action resolution How does the author show the reader that Silky Bob has an emotional reaction to the note at the end? by describing the street by describing his face by describing his hands The waiting man speaks highly of his own adventures out West but makes judgmental comments about Jimmy. This shows that one of the reasons he shows up at the meeting place is that he is trying to avoid the police he is sick of living in the West he wants to learn about Jimmy's life he hopes to make money in New York he wants to show off to his old friend Who is who? Match the following details with the correct character. The Patrolman "turning now and then to cast his watchful eye down the pacific thoroughfare" The Waiting Man "I've had to compete with some of the sharpest wits going to get my pile." The Undercover Officer "A tall man in a long overcoat, with collar turned up to his ears" The Pedestrians "hurried dismally and silently along" Sort the characters by type. Dynamic Silky Bob: arrogance is shaken; loses control of the situation Jimmy: must evaluate where he stands on friendship and duty Static Undercover officer: remains unchanged; simply fulfills his duty Round Silky Bob: reads learn about him and his past through his speech; author gives a detailed physical description Flat Street pedestrians: brief description; not involved in the action; no background details Which type of narrator is used in the story? there is no narrator 1st person 3rd person objective 3rd person omniscient What literary technique is used here? "There was now a fine, cold drizzle falling, and the wind had risen from its uncertain puffs into a steady blow". irony foreshadowing simile allusion Which ones of the following are themes in the story and which ones are not? THEMES FRIENDSHIP AND DUTY ARE SOMETIMES IN CONFLICT ARROGANCE RUINS A PERSON'S MORAL CHARACTER NOT THEMES A CRIMINAL GETS ARRESTED BY A COP YOU SHOULD NEVER WAIT TWENTY YEARS TO SEE A FRIEND WRITE A WELL-DEVELOPED AND SUPPORTED PARAGRAPH DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: How does the author reveal Silky Bob's character qualities through his actions and speech? BONUS: Which one of the following is part of the falling action in the story? The undercover officer hand Silky Bob a note The man in the doorway explains why he is standing in the doorway A cold evening in New York