Vocab3.0
The force or speed with which something moves.
Momentum
What is the mood at the beginning of the story “After Twenty Years”?
The mood of the story is quite mysterious.
What did Mr. Peters fo to receive his three wishes?
Mr. Peters was given three leaves to receive his three wishes.
Why do the slaves fall down?
It is too hot outside.
To warn against something 2. to scold someone
Admonish
Moving around from place to place often, not settling down.
Nomadic
Is "After Twenty Years" similar to any other stories?
Jimmy Wells and "Silky" Bob are so much like the tortoise and the hare.
Why was Mr. Peters' first wish fulfilled at the end of the story, even though the King of the Forest tried to prevent it from happening?
Mr. Peters' first wish was fulfilled because he still had a wife as beautiful as the forest and did not spend his life alone.
What does Sarah do?
Work in the fields.
unknown or unnamed 2. lacking individuality or character
Anonymous
To fall by drops or to flow in a small stream.
Trickle
What is the moral of the story?
The theme of O. Henry's story "After Twenty Years" is: Crime Does Not Pay.
Who was the protagonist in the story, and why was he the protagonist?
The protagonist in the story was Mr. Peters because the conflict in the story revolved around him.
What did the overseer call Sahara?
A cow.
smart and perceptive
Astute
Vertical, Straight, Good, Honest, or Trustworthy.
Upright
How does O. Henry's use of third-person narration in "After Twenty Years" affect the story?
O. Henry's use of third-person narration in "After Twenty Years" means that the reader is able to make the crucial discovery of the cop's real identity.
Who was the antagonist in the story, and why was he the antagonist?
The antagonist in the story was the King of the Forest because he was in conflict with Mr. Peters, the main character.
What did people say when they saw Toby flying?
Take us with you.
One who looks on or observes; a person present but not taking part
Bystander
Bearing A grudge, Eager to take revenge.
Vindictive
Why had the stranger come back to the old neighborhood after twenty years?
The stranger—"Silky" Bob—has returned to the neighborhood after all these years because of a promise he and his old friend Jimmy Wells once made to each other.
What was the setting at the beginning of the story?
The setting at the beginning of the story was Savernake forest. during the spring time. at dusk.
Did the people who could fly look different from people who can't?
No.
Dead
Deceased