1. O. Henry (was) one of the best-known short-story writers.
2. The title of the book I (read) was «Red Chief».
3. The plot of the book (was) very interesting. It (was) about a small boy.
4. The book (was written) many years ago.
5. O. Henry (portrayed) his characters with love and understanding.
6. He (described) amusing incidents of the everyday life of his
characters.
7. I (could not) put the book down until I (had read) the last chapter.
8. I think it (was) worth reading.