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WorksheetsA Retrieved Reformation Vocab
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
having or showing high moral standards
anguish
virtuous
reformation
retribution
Although prison is meant to ___ criminals and prepare them to return to society as more honest citizens, it often falls short of its goal.
rehabilitate
saunter
balk
elusive
A loud noise caused the horses to ___. Their refusal to move slowed him down.
elusive
saunter
balk
rehabilitate
The officials know that once Jimmy is out of prison, he will be impossible to capture again. He is the most ___ criminal of the century.
virtuous
eminent
compulsory
elusive
Only the ___ and world-famous detective Ben Price could ever hope to capture "Dandy" Jimmy Valentine.
virtuous
eminent
elusive
genially
He used to ___ down the street as if he did not have a care in the world. He looked like any other young man out for a stroll.
unperceived
balk
saunter
genially
For a year he led a ___ life. He was a model citizen and obeyed the law.
balk
unperceived
eminent
virtuous
What does the word 'reformation' mean in the context of 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
A) Punishment
B) Change for the better
C) Escape
D) Crime
In 'A Retrieved Reformation', which word best describes Jimmy Valentine's transformation?
A) Elusive
B) Virtuous
C) Compulsory
D) Genially
What is the meaning of 'compulsory' as used in 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
A) Optional
B) Required
C) Forbidden
D) Unnecessary
Which word from 'A Retrieved Reformation' means 'to walk in a slow, relaxed manner'?
A) Balk
B) Saunter
C) Rehabilitate
D) Elusive
In the story, what does 'elusive' refer to when describing Jimmy Valentine?
A) Easy to catch
B) Hard to find
C) Honest
D) Generous
What does 'virtuous' mean in the context of 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
A) Wicked
B) Moral
C) Deceptive
D) Unlawful
Which term describes a person who is 'eminent' as used in 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
A) Unknown
B) Famous
C) Ordinary
D) Dishonest
What does 'genially' mean in the context of 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
A) Angrily
B) Cheerfully
C) Sadly
D) Quietly
