The Cop and the Anthem (Chapter-4)

There was a sudden and wonderful change in his soul". What brought about the change in Soapy?

Write 'True' or 'False' against each of the following.

(i) Soapy stole a man's umbrella. _______

(ii) The owner of the umbrella offered to give it to Soapy. _______

(iii) The man had stolen the umbrella that was now Soapy's. _______

(iv) Soapy threw away the umbrella. _______

We have orders to let them shout". What is the policeman referring to?

"But the cop's mind would not consider Soapy". What did the cop not consider, and why?

What was Soapy's first plan? Why did it not work?

Retell an episode in the story which is a good example of irony in a situation.

Write 'True' or 'False' against each of the following.

(i) Soapy did not want to go to prison. _______

(ii) Soapy had been to prison several times. ________

(iii) It was not possible for Soapy to survive in the city through the winter. _________

(iv) Soapy hated to answer questions of a personal nature. _________

Suppose no cop came at the end. What would Soapy's life be like through the winter?

What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?