"The Cop and the Anthem" by O. Henry
Who is the main character of the story? - correct answer ✔Soapy
In what time of year does this story take place? - correct answer ✔Fall,
almost winter
Why did Soapy want to be arrested? - correct answer ✔He wants to return to
prison, so he has three months of warmth, a bed, safety from cops, and
meals.
In what city is the setting? - correct answer ✔New York City
Why does Soapy prefer prison over other places (i.e. a mission, shelter)? -
correct answer ✔In other places they make demands; however, in prison, "a
gentleman's own life was still his own life."
What is Soapy's first attempt at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He tried
to go into a fancy restaurant where he wouldn't pay for his meal.
What is Soapy's second attempt at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He
threw a stone through a window.
What is third attempt Soapy made at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He
didn't pay for his meal in a restaurant.
What is fourth attempt Soapy made at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He
made an inappropriate advance at a woman.
Who is the main character of the story? - correct answer ✔Soapy
In what time of year does this story take place? - correct answer ✔Fall,
almost winter
Why did Soapy want to be arrested? - correct answer ✔He wants to return to
prison, so he has three months of warmth, a bed, safety from cops, and
meals.
In what city is the setting? - correct answer ✔New York City
Why does Soapy prefer prison over other places (i.e. a mission, shelter)? -
correct answer ✔In other places they make demands; however, in prison, "a
gentleman's own life was still his own life."
What is Soapy's first attempt at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He tried
to go into a fancy restaurant where he wouldn't pay for his meal.
What is Soapy's second attempt at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He
threw a stone through a window.
What is third attempt Soapy made at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He
didn't pay for his meal in a restaurant.
What is fourth attempt Soapy made at being arrested? - correct answer ✔He
made an inappropriate advance at a woman.
