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19. What is the name of the short- story collection nearly loved by O. Henry?
A) The Gift of the Magi B) One Thousand and One Nights C) Cabbages and Kings D) The Four Million
20. When was the latter of the two O. Henry’s collections mentioned in the passage published?
A) 1910 B) 1906 C) 1902 D) 1904
21. According to the passage, which statement is conflicting to O. Henry’s short stories?
A) Common people’s lives are described.
B) Stories are gathered into separate collections.
C) They have unexpected conclusions, often including irony.
D) Stories are contrary to humorous and optimistic ideas.
22. All of the following are mentioned EXCEPT ...
A) not all of O. Henry’s literary works came out when he was alive.
B) the readers of O. Henry’s books may have them in more than ten languages.
C) his mother passed away in his early childhood.
D) O. Henry never used his real name as a writer.


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