1. Where was Soapy going to spend the coming winter?
On Blackwell’s Island, in prison. He hoped to find shelter, food and warmth there.
2. What did Soapy do to get into prison?
The likely intended choice is: “Soapy’s behaviour was against the law when he cried and danced like a madman in the street.”
But the story says the policeman didn’t arrest him then—he thought Soapy was a noisy university student. In fact, Soapy was arrested later, outside the church, after deciding to change his life. So none of the choices describes exactly what led to his arrest.
3. Match each statement with a paragraph
- Soapy’s first try to get into prison — B
- The music that could change Soapy’s life — E
- An adventure in the street — D
- Soapy wants to find a shelter — A
- The tasty dinner at the restaurant — C
- No new life for Soapy — F
- Soapy’s life full of ambitions, friends and bright thoughts — E
- Soapy’s “unlucky” visit to the restaurant — C
4. Find two words meaning “a policeman”
Cop and blue-coat.
