What is the climax of "A Retrieved Reformation"?

The little girl is locked in the safe.

Jimmy has a chicken dinner before he begins robbing banks again.

When Jimmy breaks open the safe, why does he ask Annabel for the rose that she is wearing?

Jimmy always dresses well when he does a "job."

He needs the rose to help him crack open the safe.

The smell of the rose helps his focus on the job.

Roses have always brought good luck.

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

Why does Annabel imagine that Jimmy can help Agatha?

Jimmy was a safecracker in the past

What advice did the warden give Jimmy?

"Stop cracking safes and live a straight life."

"Find a nice girl and settle down."

Use context clues in the phrase to figure out the meaning of the word in red type: promised retribution if the offender was caught

publicity, public advertisement

The major internal conflict in the story is--

Ralph Spencer has to decide if he’ll give up his identity to save Agatha.

that Agatha has a limited amount of time before she runs out of air in the safe.

Ben Price tracks down Jimmy Valentine after he lives for a year as Ralph D. Spencer.

the warden that releases Jimmy believes he’ll return to a life of crime.

Which quotation best describes the resolution of “A Retrieved Reformation”?

“Guess you’re mistaken, Mr. Spencer,” he said. “Don’t believe I recognize you. Your buggy’s waiting for you, ain’t it?” (188).

“The warden gave him a cigar, and shook his hands. Valentine, 9762, was chronicled on the books, “Pardoned by Governor…” (183).

“Jimmy Valentine looked into her eyes, forgot what he was and became another man” (184).

“With that act, Ralph D. Spencer passed away and Jimmy Valentine took his place” (188).

Which definition below best defines the term theme ?

The general idea or insight about life that a work of literature reveals.

The attitude a writer takes toward his or her subject, characters and audience.

A contrast between expectation and reality.

A conflict between two characters

Which of the following statements is NOT a theme in “A Retrieved Reformation”?

A man who reveals his past accomplishes true happiness.

A man should not turn his back on someone in need.

A man cannot change his true nature.

A man's past will always catch up to him.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of Jimmy's actions gives a clue to his plans for continuing to crack safes?

He goes to a restaurant to eat.

He goes to his room to pick up his burglar's tools

He puts on special clothes.

He meets up with an old friend as soon as he is released from jail.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jimmy wears stylish clothes, eats well, and robs banks for quick money. What does this tell you about him?

He wants to move to a big city and impress people.

He likes "the good life."

He wants to be famous.

He grew up in poverty and wants to be different.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jimmy do in prison that helps him prepare for life when he goes "straight"?

He gets a new suit and clothes.

He works in the prison shoe shop.

He makes friends with the warden.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Jimmy change when he arrives in Elmore, Arkansas?

He falls in love.

He gets scared

He sells his tools.

He gets a better job.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jimmy meets Annabel, opens a business, and plans to marry. What are these parts of the story's plots called?

Falling action

Resolution

Rising Action

Exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Jimmy Valentine decide to go into the shoe business?

He decides to give up crime and needs honest work.

He has always liked fancy clothes and stylish shoes.

The wards have warned him to stay away from burglary.

The new safes are nearly impossible for him to break into.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What information does Jimmy know that Annabel and her father do not know?

He can never be honest.

He loves Annabel very much.

He owns a very nice store.

He is a career safe-cracker.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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A Retrieved Reformation

Which of Jimmy's actions gives a clue to his plans for continuing to crack safes?

Jimmy wears stylish clothes, eats well, and robs banks for quick money. What does this tell you about him?

What does Jimmy do in prison that helps him prepare for life when he goes "straight"?

Why does Jimmy change when he arrives in Elmore, Arkansas?

Jimmy meets Annabel, opens a business, and plans to marry. What are these parts of the story's plots called?

Why does Jimmy Valentine decide to go into the shoe business?

What information does Jimmy know that Annabel and her father do not know?

What is the climax of "A Retrieved Reformation"?

In Jimmy's letter to his friend, which of the following is not part of the plan?

Jimmy saves Agatha even though it could get him arrested. You can conclude that Jimmy

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