One Thousand Dollars

by O. Henry

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One Thousand Dollars Questions and Answers

What is the chronicle of events in "One Thousand Dollars?"

What is the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, and Falling Action of "One Thousand Dollars"?

How is irony expressed in the story “One Thousand Dollars”?

What are the main characters in the story "One Thousand Dollars"?

In O. Henry's poem "One Thousand Dollars," is the "rabbit-foot" in the line "Rabbit-foot your right ear" any type of poetic literary device? I think "rabbit-foot your right ear" in "One Thousand Dollars" means listen, but what type of poetic device is it?

Why does Gillian decide to give Miss Hayden the money but not tell the lawyers?

In "One Thousand Dollars," why does Gillian let Miss Hayden think that the money was willed to her by his uncle?

Were you surprised by the ending of the story? Explain why or why not.

What are the literary devices used in "One Thousand Dollars"?

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What did Gillian do finally do with the money in "One Thousand Dollars"?

How is Mr. Bryson important in the story "One Thousand Dollars"?

What characteristics apply to Robert Gillian in "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry?  

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In O. Henry's "One Thousand Dollars," are there any foreshadowings or flashbacks in this story? If so, where in the story?

What were the terms of the codicil to the uncle's will in "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry?

In "One Thousand Dollars" what is your first opinion about Gillian? Does he force you to change this decision? How?

Is the conflict in "One Thousand Dollars," by O. Henry, person vs self?  Gillian struggles to spend his money and with doing something decent?

What is the tone or mood of "One Thousand Dollars," by O. Henry?

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Who is the character in "One Thousand Dollars"?  

According to Gillian, why is one thousand dollars an awkward amount in "One Thousand Dollars"?

What is a character sketch of Old Bryson in "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry?

Need help with the characterization of Gillian in "One Thousand Dollars."

In "One Thousand Dollars," what is the meaning of the lines "If it had been $10,000, a man might celebrate with a lot of fireworks. Even $50 should have been less trouble" and "That is, part of it goes to the man who invents a new bacillus and the rest to establish a hospital for doing away with it again"?

In "One Thousand Dollar" what problem does Gillian face?

What is ironic about the ending of O. Henry's short story "One Thousand Dollars"?

Examine old Bryson and determine his feelings about Gillian. Support your answer with evidence from the text

What are the main complications in the story "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry?

Was Gillian satisfied with the amount his uncle bestowed upon him? Justify your answer by quoting the sentence from the text .

True love seeks nothing in return. Discuss this statement with reference to the story "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry.

Is there any use of poetic devices such as similes, metaphors, imagery or personification in "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry? If so, where in the story?

How does O. Henry's short story "One Thousand Dollars" address issues of money and materialism?

Who is Old Bryson in "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henri? 

What is O. Henry's purpose in writing "One Thousand Dollars"?

Why does Gillian go to Old Bryson?

Why is young Gillian called the "black sheep" of the family?

Why does Gillian laugh when the lawyer hands him the money?

Money is not "everything," as it is often a source of much anxiety and trouble. How does this truth relate to the story "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry?

If Gillian's girlfriend is Miss Lotta Lorial, how is it that he loves Miss Hayden?

How does the story "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry show that disreputable people are also capable of compassion?

To whom did Robert give one thousand dollars in "One Thousand Dollars"?