Retrieved Reformation

Which character determines the resolution of the story?

• Mike Dolan

• Mr. Adams

• Ben Price

• Jimmy Valentine

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which of the prison warden's words to Jimmy help FORESHADOW the surprise ending?

• He praises Jimmy for having friends in high toned society.

• He says that Jimmy is not a bad fellow at heart.

• He says the mean old jury had it in for Jimmy.

• He says that Jimmy is an innocent victim.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Jimmy can be characterized as 'virtuous' because...

• He gave a blind man a quarter.

• Ben Price decides to let him go.

• He saves Agatha from the safe, even though he may lose Annabel.

• He runs the most successful shoe store in the town.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"A Retrieved Reformation" is told in ............ point of view.

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Why did Jimmy expect to be freed from prison sooner?

• He was retried and found not guilty.

• He was innocent.

• He had friends on the outside who can get him out.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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How does Jimmy act toward the warden?

• He is hateful.

• He pretends to be virtuous and innocent.

• Shows pride in his safecracking skills.

• He is grateful.

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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

What is the main theme of 'A Retrieved Reformation'?

• Redemption and change

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the protagonist in 'A Retrieved Reformation'?

• Ben Price

• Annabel Adams

• Jimmy Valentine

• Ralph Spencer

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

What literary device is predominantly used in 'A Retrieved Reformation' when Jimmy Valentine decides to change his ways?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'A Retrieved Reformation', what profession does Jimmy Valentine take up after his release from prison?

• Banker

• Locksmith

• Salesman

• Detective

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