A Retrieved Reformation

What prison job does Jimmy Valentine have?

• shoemaker
• barber
• warden

Why does Jimmy write to his old friend Billy?

• to tell him that he is giving up safecracking and wants Billy to have his tools
• he is going to break out of prison
• he wants Billy to end his life of crime

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Jimmy stay in the town of Elmore?

• he has fallen in love
• he found work
• he can rob the bank

How does Ben Price surprise Jimmy at the end of the story?

• by letting him go
• by arresting him
• by going to his wedding

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the meaning of securities?

• ownership of stocks and bonds
• private police force
• to ensure safety

What is the meaning of prospered?

• succeeded
• failed
• confirmed

What is the meaning of economical?

• thrifty
• organized
• spending

Why does Annabel imagine that Jimmy can help Agatha?

• she believes in him
• Jimmy was a safecracker in the past
• he has good tools

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Jimmy in prison?

• he had the tools to break into safes
• he liked making shoes
• he didn't want to get married

Why is Jimmy in prison?

• found guilty of cracking a  safe
• he liked making shoes
• he didn't want to get married