A Retrieved Reformation

In "A Retrieved Reformation," why does Jimmy write to his old friend?

• He wants to let Billy know that he is giving up safe-cracking.

• He hopes that Billy will be the best man at his wedding.

• He hopes to persuade Billy to end his criminal ways.

• He wants to give Billy his safe-cracking tools.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

How does Ben Price surprise Jimmy at the end of "A Retrieved Reformation?"

• by arresting him for safe-cracking

• by showing up at his wedding

• by telling everyone who he is

• by failing to recognize him

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which meaning of securities does the author use in this sentence from "A Retrieved Reformation?

Two weeks after that a patented, improved, burglar-proof safe in Logansport was opened like a cheese to the tune of fifteen hundred dollars, currency; securities and silver untouched.

• certificates proving ownership of an investment

• private police forces or guards

• feelings of peace of mind or stability

• procedures followed to ensure safety

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Based on its context, what is the most liely meaning of prospered in this paragraph from "A Retrieved Reformation?"

Mr. Ralph Spencer, the phoenix that arose from Jimmy Valentine's ashes--ashes left by the flame of a sudden and alternative attack of love--remained in Elmore, and prospered. He opened a shoe store and secured a good run of trade.

• failed

• predicted

• succeeded

• confirmed

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of these lines from "A Retrieved Reformation" best expresses the story's central idea?

• Jimmy, looking like an athletic young senior just home from college, went down the board sidewalk toward the hotel.

• He, himself, was something of a pattern of fashion to the thinly gilded youth of Elmore...

• She believes in me, and I wouldn't do another crooked thing for the whole world.

• He told the teller that he didn't want anything; he was just waiting for a man that she knew.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Verbal irony means saying something contrary to the truth to make a point-- what is stated is NOT what is meant.

Which of the following answers below is an example of irony?

• Or was it simply a case of a mean old jusry that had it in for you?

• Everything was just as he left it.

• describing the inmates of a prison as "guests"

• Jimmy went to the planters hotel and regiestered as Ralph D Spencer, and engaged a room.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

In "A Retrieved Reformation," why does Ben Price suspect that Jimmy is cracking safes again?

• He knows Jimmy would never give up safe-cracking.

• He learns of a series of robberies that look like Jimmy's work.

• He receives a tip from Jimmy's friend, Mike Dolan.

• He witnesses Jimmy breaking into the vault at the Elmore Bank.

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CCSS.RL.7.1