f) Bob wanted to stay for half an hour more than the appointed time. g) Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty. h) Bob realised that the tall man was not Jimmy Wells from the shape of his nose. .
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option. a) on the beat: i) moving around hitting every one with a stick ii) on duty walking around the assigned area iii) marching with his heart beating fast b) a guardian of peace: i) a watchman ii) a holy man iii) a policeman c) arm in arm: i) with arms linked together ii) with weapons in hands iii) with handcuffs on wrists d) plainclothes man: i) a man who wears simple clothes for grand occasions ii) a policeman in civilian clothes while on duty iii) a cine artist in ordinary costumes . Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each.
a) What did Bob share with the cop about their friendship? b) What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view? c) Was Bob hopeful of his friend’s arrival? How do you know?
d) How did the cop come to understand that Bob had been successful in the West? e) Bob’s life in the West was not a bed of roses. Give reasons. f) Why didn’t Jimmy Wells, being a cop himself, arrest Bob?
g) Who do you think has been more successful of the two? Give reasons. . Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about words each.
a) Compare and contrast the character of Jimmy Wells and Bob with suitable references from the story to support your view. b) ‘Means should justify the end.’ Explain this adage with reference to O. Henry’s story. c) ‘Tell me who your friends are and I shall tell you who you are’.
How will you explain this statement in the light of Jimmy’s and Bob’s friendship? d) To your shock, you find out that your close friend is indulging in some wrong activity. Will you avoid him/her or try to correct him/her? Give reasons for your answer.
e) What would you do in this situation, if you were Jimmy Wells? Substantiate your reason. -C-SR-After Twenty - - :