Retrieved Reformation Quiz

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    In “A Retrieved Reformation,” what happens in Arkansas that makes Jimmy “become another man”?

    • Ben Price catches up to Jimmy.
    • Jimmy hides from the authorities for a year.
    • Jimmy falls in love.
    • None of these
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Are you excited about a quiz based on the short story A Retrieved Reformation? A Retrieved Information is an exciting read that follows the life of Jimmy Valentine, a gangster who finds love and plans to leave his criminal life behind. Jimmy Valentine ends by doing a good deed that puts him in a good place with a detective out to catch him in the wrong. Test what you remember from the story by taking up the test below.

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  • 2. 

    How do the prison warden’s words to Jimmy provide a clue to the surprise ending of “A Retrieved Reformation”?

    • He says Jimmy is an "innocent" victim.

    • He says Jimmy is "not a bad fellow at heart"

    • He praises Jimmy for having friends in "high-toned society"

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. He says Jimmy is "not a bad fellow at heart"
    Explanation
    The prison warden's words to Jimmy provide a clue to the surprise ending because they suggest that Jimmy may have a good side to him, despite his criminal past. This implies that there is potential for Jimmy to change and become a better person, which foreshadows the unexpected twist at the end of the story where Jimmy indeed reforms himself and chooses a lawful path.

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  • 3. 

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

    • He admires Jimmy’s abilities as a safe cracker. .

    • He thinks Jimmy is really Ralph Spencer.

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

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. He knows Jimmy exposed his past in order to save the child.
    Explanation
    Ben Price does not arrest Jimmy Valentine because he knows that Jimmy exposed his criminal past in order to save a child. This act of selflessness and redemption demonstrates to Ben that Jimmy has changed and is no longer a threat to society. Ben admires Jimmy's transformation and chooses not to arrest him based on this understanding.

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  • 4. 

                     Which situation is not a sign of Jimmy’s changed life in “A Retrieved Reformation”?

    • Jimmy’s shoe store is flourishing.

    • Jimmy is engaged to Annabel Adams.

    • Jimmy has kept his suitcase of burglary tools.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Jimmy has kept his suitcase of burglary tools.
    Explanation
    Jimmy's shoe store flourishing and Jimmy being engaged to Annabel Adams are both signs of his changed life. These indicate that Jimmy has turned his life around and is now leading a successful and law-abiding life. However, the fact that Jimmy has kept his suitcase of burglary tools suggests that he still has a connection to his criminal past and has not fully let go of his old ways. This contradicts the idea of a changed life and implies that Jimmy may still be tempted to return to his criminal activities.

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  • 5. 

    In “A Retrieved Reformation,” what does Jimmy Valentine do in prison that helps him when he decides to go “straight”?

    • He gets a new suit of clothes.

    • He works in the prison shoe-shop

    • He makes friends with the warden

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. He works in the prison shoe-shop
    Explanation
    In "A Retrieved Reformation," Jimmy Valentine works in the prison shoe-shop while he is in prison. This experience helps him when he decides to go "straight" because it gives him valuable skills and knowledge about shoes. This allows him to become a successful and respected shoe salesman after his release.

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  • 6. 

                      In “A Retrieved Reformation,” which of Jimmy’s actions gives a clue to his plans when he is released from prison?

    • He goes to a restaurant and has a chicken dinner.

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

    • He offers to give a friend his suitcase of tools.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. He returns to his room and picks up his burglar’s tools.
  • 7. 

    In “A Retrieved Reformation,” why does Jimmy ask Annabel for the rose she’s wearing before he cracks open the safe?

    • He hopes the rose will bring him good luck as he tries to save the little girl.

    • He plans to use the rose as one of the tools to help get the safe open.

    • He knows he will have to leave town, and he wants the rose to remember her by.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. He knows he will have to leave town, and he wants the rose to remember her by.
    Explanation
    Jimmy asks Annabel for the rose she's wearing because he knows he will have to leave town and wants the rose to remember her by. This suggests that Jimmy has developed feelings for Annabel and wants to keep something that reminds him of her before he leaves. This choice also aligns with Jimmy's character development throughout the story, as he starts to change and show remorse for his past actions.

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  • 8. 

    The story ends with the main character dying of

    • Cancer

    • Train accident

    • Heart attack

    • Animal attack

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart attack
    Explanation
    The story ends with the main character dying of a heart attack. This means that the character's heart suddenly stopped functioning properly, leading to their death. It is likely that the heart attack was unexpected and sudden, adding a dramatic element to the story's conclusion.

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  • 9. 

                       In “A Retrieved Reformation,” what does this description of Jimmy after his release from prison tell you about his character? He was now dressed in tasteful and well-fitting clothes, and carried his dusted and cleaned suitcase in his hand.

    • Jimmy is wearing a disguise so Ben Price won’t find him.

    • Jimmy is neat and likes to dress well.

    • Jimmy wants to make people think he has changed.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Jimmy is neat and likes to dress well.
    Explanation
    The description of Jimmy being dressed in tasteful and well-fitting clothes and carrying a dusted and cleaned suitcase suggests that he values his appearance and takes pride in his appearance. This indicates that Jimmy is neat and likes to dress well.

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  • 10. 

    Jimmy has been described as a

    • Good singer

    • Astronaut

    • Actor

    • Singer

    Correct Answer
    A. Astronaut
    Explanation
    The given options describe Jimmy's qualities or professions. Out of the given options, "Astronaut" is the correct answer as it is the only option that describes a profession related to space exploration. The other options, such as "Good singer," "Actor," and "Singer," do not match the description of an astronaut.

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