without calling attention to oneself

Which statement best expresses a major theme of the text?

People can change, for better or for worse.

Deception is a thief’s greatest tool.

Never try to change the one you love.

Being merciful is the mark of a good man.

Which of the following quotes best supports the theme of the text?

“Jimmy stuffed [the rose] into his vest-pocket, threw off his coat and pulled up his shirt- sleeves. With that act Ralph D. Spencer passed away and Jimmy Valentine took his place.”

“‘Me?’ said Jimmy, in a puzzled tone. ‘I don’t understand. I’m representing the New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzled Wheat Company.’”

“‘That’s Dandy Jim Valentine’s autograph. He’s resumed business... He’ll do his bit next time without any short-time or clemency foolishness.’”

“‘Going to marry the banker’s daughter are you, Jimmy?’ said Ben to himself, softly. ‘Well, I don’t know!’”

TO GO BACK TO GET SOMETHING LOST

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

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

He goes to a restaurant to eat.

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

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

He works in the prison shoe shop.

He gets a new suit and clothes.

He makes friends with the warden.

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

He wants to have a token of their love if he is arrested.

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.

In "A Retrieved Reformation," why does Ben Price not arrest Jimmy Valentine?

He knows Jimmy exposed his past in order to save the child.

He admires Jimmy's abilities as a safe cracker.

He thinks Jimmy is really Ralph Spencer

In "A Retrieved Reformation", what does Jimmy do that helps the reader know what he plans to do?

He returns to his room and picks up his burglar's tools

He goes to a restaurant and has a chicken dinner

He gives a little boy dimes for information.

Which word means "required"?

elusive (Hint: "elusive cracksman pg 15)

If we say that Jimmy Valentine has been rehabilitated , what are we saying about him?

that he has "to return to normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness." (dictionary.com)

that he has become extremely ill

that he follows a strict gluten-free, dairy-free diet

You can tell that "A Retrieved Reformation" is told from the third-person omniscient point-of-view because

An all-knowing narrator shows readers what all the characters think and do.

The characters have more information about events than the readers.

The narrator used the pronouns I, me, and we to reveal the plot and conflict.

The narrator is part of the action but not a character in the story itself.

How does Jimmy get out of prison?

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

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

Jimmy has served his time and is released from prison.

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

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 anymore.

A Retrieved Reformation

Authored by Kyra Rivera

English

7th - 9th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the main character of the story?

Jimmy Valentine

Mike Dolan

Colton Wayne Rheingans

Ben Prince

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy recieve as he left the prison?

Dog, and piece of bad advice

Train Ticket and a cigar from the warden

a job at the local bank

One paycheck until he can find a job

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the setting in the beginning of the story?

Train Station

Mike Dolan's place

Prison

Barber shop

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote a letter to his old friend his tools saying that the "straight life was the only life for him" and stating that he would be willing to give up his tools?

Jimmy

Mr. Spencer

Miss Polly Simpson

Ben Price

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Annabel Adams' dad owns the bank in Elmore.

False

True

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mr. Ralph Spencer was

Very unpopular, but wished to make new friends sometime soon.

very lonely and wanted to kill himself

Socially successful and made lots of friends.

none of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice did the warden give Jimmy?

"Avoid sharks in the wild."

"Find a nice girl and settle down."

"Don't come back to jail."

"Stop cracking safes and live a straight life."

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

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A Retrieved Reformation

Who was the main character of the story?

What did Jimmy recieve as he left the prison?

What was the setting in the beginning of the story?

Who wrote a letter to his old friend his tools saying that the "straight life was the only life for him" and stating that he would be willing to give up his tools?

Annabel Adams' dad owns the bank in Elmore.

Mr. Ralph Spencer was

What advice did the warden give Jimmy?

Who started working with the safe-burglary cases?

Unobtrusively

Rehabilitate

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