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O'Henry's 'The Cop and the Anthem' Quiz

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What was Soapy's plan when he entered the luxurious cafe?

To try and impress the waiter with his shaven appearance

To ask for a table in the corner away from the waiter's sight

To seek shelter in the cafe to avoid the cold winter journey

To order a roasted mallard duck, wine, cheese, coffee, and a cigar (correct)

Why did Soapy believe his appearance would not raise doubts with the waiter?

He had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward

He had been given a neat black bow by a lady missionary (correct)

He was shaven and his coat was well-trimmed

His tattered trousers and decadent shoes were hidden by the table

In 'The Cop and the Anthem,' what does Soapy initially consider as a symbol of success in the restaurant?

Receiving a dollar from a generous patron

Having a cup of coffee and a cigar

Avoiding the sense of confinement he feels outside

Ordering a roasted mallard duck (correct)

How did Soapy obtain his neat black bow according to the text?

A lady missionary presented it to him on Thanksgiving Day Signup and view all the answers

What caused Soapy's plan to be thwarted when he entered the restaurant?

His decadent shoes and tattered trousers were immediately noticed Signup and view all the answers

Why did Soapy believe success would be his if he reached a table in the restaurant?

He thought his appearance would make him blend in with the other diners Signup and view all the answers

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Soapy's Plan in the Cafe

Soapy planned to feign illness or injury in order to gain sympathy and be taken to a hospital.
Soapy thought his unkempt and "down-and-out" appearance would not raise suspicion in the luxurious cafe.
Soapy believed success was represented by the prosperous patrons and the elegant surroundings of the cafe.
Soapy had obtained his bow from a discarded hatbox he had discovered on the street.
Soapy's plan was thwarted when the waiter, after observing his dirty appearance, quickly ushered him out of the establishment.
Soapy believed that successfully obtaining a table at the restaurant would symbolize a triumphant return to society, signifying a move away from his "down-and-out" life on the streets.

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Test your knowledge on O'Henry's short story 'The Cop and the Anthem' about a homeless man named Soapy seeking shelter and freedom in an unexpected way. Explore themes of humor, freedom, and confinement as Soapy navigates through ironic twists of fate.