What was the Springfield job that had landed Jimmy in prison?

A burglary that involved safecracking.

The company where Jimmy was employed.

A job Jimmy was offered selling shoes.

The place where Jimmy had his tools manufactured.

How does Jimmy Valentine get out of prison?

Jimmy’s friends work a deal with the governor, and he is pardoned.

Jimmy has served his time and is released from prison.

Jimmy escapes in the night, and no one ever finds him.

Jimmy was innocent, so he was released with a full apology.

Jimmy retrieving his tool kit after his release from prison shows which of the following?

Jimmy needs to buy new clothes.

Jimmy is going to change his ways.

Why does Jimmy Valentine write a letter to his friend Billy?

Jimmy is going to give Billy his safe cracking tools.

Jimmy needs Billy’s help cracking a safe.

Billy asked for advice, and Jimmy is responding.

Billy is going to give Jimmy his safe cracking tools.

Why does Jimmy walk away after he frees Agatha from the safe?

He figures he will be arrested.

Annabel doesn’t love him anymore.

He knows he can steal the money from the safe later.

Which of Jimmy's actions gives a clue to his plans when he is released from prison?

He returns to his room and picks up his burglar’s tools.

He goes to a restaurant and has a chicken dinner.

He offers to give his friend his suitcase of tools.

He drinks a seltzer and milk with mike Dolan.

Why does Jimmy decide to go to Elmore, Arkansas?

Jimmy is looking for a safe to crack.

Annabel has invited him to have dinner with her family.

Jimmy wants to open a clothing store there.

The hotel is one of his favorite places to stay.

Which description below best describes the setting of “A Retrieved Reformation”?

St. Louis, Missouri – 1930’s

Logansport, Indiana – 1900’s

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

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

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

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

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

Which event best describes the climax of “A Retrieved Reformation”?

Jimmy Valentine meets Annabel Adams.

Ben Price pretends he does not recognize Jimmy Valentine.

The major internal conflict in the story is--

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

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.

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

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” (Henry 188)?

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

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

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

Which definition below best defines the term irony ?

A contrast between expectation and reality.

An expression peculiar to a particular language that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.

Language that appeals to the senses.

A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”.

Which definition below best defines the term symbol ?

A person, a place, or a thing that has meaning in itself and stands for something beyond itself as well.

An expression peculiar to a particular language that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.

A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”.

The devices a writer uses to develop style and convey meaning.

Which definition below best defines the term internal conflict ?

Conflict between two characters. Conflict that takes place within the character’s own mind.

Conflict between two characters.

Conflict between a character and a natural force.

Conflict between a character and society.

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 definition below best defines the term tone ?

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

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

A person, a place, or a thing that has meaning in itself and stands for something beyond itself as well.

The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature.

What do Jimmy's tools symbolize?

Jimmy’s desire to continue his old habits.

Jimmy’s need for acknowledgement of his inventions.

Jimmy’s longing to take a nap.

Why does Jimmy gaze fondly at the tools.

Foreshadowing; Jimmy will go back to his old ways.

Flashback; reminding Jimmy of a better life.

Foreshadowing; Jimmy will fall in love.

Flashback; reminding Jimmy from where he where he came.

What does the rose symbolize?

Jimmy’s token of remembrance of his reformed life, as Ralph, with Annabel.

Jimmy is informing Annabel that he no longer wants to marry her.

Jimmy’s desire to open a flower shop.

Jimmy’s need for forgiveness.

What is the importance behind May and Agatha’s fascination with the safe door?

Foreshadowing; Agatha will become trapped in the safe.

Foreshadowing; the girls will become safe crackers.

Foreshadowing; Annabel will become trapped in the safe.

Foreshadowing; the safe will be easy to crack.

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

One who relives their past accomplishes true happiness.

One should not turn their back on someone in need.

One cannot change their true nature.

One’s past will always catch up to him or her.

Which of the following is NOT an example of irony in the story?

“Agatha’s mother screamed again, hysterically” (187).

“Mr. Adams beamingly explained the inner workings to Mr. Spencer, who showed a courteous but not too intelligent interest” (187).

“It was given out that Ben Price had taken up the trail of the elusive cracksman, and other people with burglarproof safes felt more at ease” (184).

“Me?” said Jimmy, in surprise. “Why, I never cracked a safe in my life” (181).

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony in the story?

“‘Me?’ said Jimmy, in surprise. ‘Why, I never cracked a safe in my life’” (181).

“Mr. Adams, the typical, plodding country banker, approved of Spencer.” (186).

“It was given out that Ben Price had taken up the trail of the elusive cracksman, and other people with burglarproof safes felt more at ease” (184).

“Mr. Adams beamingly explained the inner workings to Mr. Spencer, who showed a courteous but not too intelligent interest” (187).

Which is an example of dramatic irony in the story?

The reader knows that Jimmy is the only one with the tools and skills to free Agatha from the safe.

“Oh, no,” laughed the warden. “Of course not. Let’s see, now. How was it you happened to get sent up on that Springfield job? Was it because you wouldn’t prove an alibi for fear of compromising somebody in extremely high-toned society? Or was it simply a case of a mean old jury that had it in for you?” (181).

When Jimmy is released from prison, the warden tells him to “Stop cracking safes, and live straight.” Although Jimmy has no intention of giving up his life of crime, by the end of the story he is reformed and living an honest life.

There is a series of safe burglaries in Midwestern towns shortly after Jimmy is released from prison.

The point of view used in the story is effective so the reader understands--

the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the characters in the story.

the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist, Jimmy Valentine/Ralph Spencer.

that the protagonist, Jimmy Valentine/Ralph Spencer tells his story using the pronoun I .

that the reader becomes a part of the story when the narrator uses the pronoun you .

A Retrieved Reformation

Authored by Elyse Biggs

English

7th - 8th Grade

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30 sec • 1 pt

Rehabilitate

To restore to good standing

To have mercy or tolerance

To weaken

To harm or destroy

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Assiduously

Angrily and ferociously

Inconsistently and lazily

Steadily and busily

Quietly and slowly

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Compulsory

Weak

Voluntary

Not necessary

Forced

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

elusive

Easy to find

Hard to catch

An honest person

To encounter someone

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

anguish

Joy

Pain

Anger

Delight

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

clemency

To show jealousy

To show no jealousy

Mercy tolerance

No mercy tolerance

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

confederates

Accomplices, fellow criminals

Soldiers from the South

An opponent, a rival

Soldiers from the North

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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