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The Cop and the Anthem
Suppose no cop came at the end. What would Soapy’s life be like through the winter?
Suppose no cop had come at the end of the story, Soapy would have perhaps given up on his bad ways, in accordance with the promise he had made upon seeing his old home and remembering his childhood days. He would have looked for the man who had offered him a job, and then upon getting the job, would have started leading an honest man’s life.
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What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?
Suppose no cop came at the end. What would Soapy’s life be like through the winter?
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following.
Retell an episode in the story which is a good example of irony in a situation.
What was Soapy’s first plan? Why did it not work?
“But the cop’s mind would not consider Soapy”. What did the cop not consider, and why?
“We have orders to let them shout”. What is the policeman referring to?
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following.
“There was a sudden and wonderful change in his soul”. What brought about the change in Soapy?
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