Vocabulary 1
balk
to refuse to move or act
The most logical prediction to make about Jimmy right after he leaves jail is that he will...
find another safe to crack open.
You can tell the story is from the third-person point of view because the narrator...
uses pronouns such as he, she, it, and they
Who was Jimmy going to give his safe-cracking tools to?
His friend, Billy.
saunter
to stroll in a casual manner
eminent
famous; well-respected
Why does Jimmy change when he arrives in Elmore, Arkansas?
He falls in love.
What was the evidence that showed Ben Price had been in Jimmy Valentines room above the cafe'? TRIPLE JEOPARDY!!! +600!
"There on the floor was still Ben Price's collar-button that had been torn from that eminent detective's shirt-band when they overpowered Jimmy Valentine to arrest him."
What is the name of Agatha's sister, the one who locked her in the safe? DOUBLE JEOPARDY! +400
May
compulsory
forced; required
elusive
tending to elude (dodge) capture
What information does Jimmy know that Annabel and her father do not know?
He is a career safe-cracker.
Why did Jimmy give the kid on the street multiple dimes?
To find out information about: the beautiful girl who came out of the bank; the banker's daughter; Annabel
Who is Ben Price?
The detective who had Jimmy Valentine arrested and sent to prison, and who continues to follow him now that he has cracked more safes after being released.
genially
in a pleasant, friendly manner
virtuous
morally good; honorable
Jimmy saves Agatha even though it could get him arrested. What does this tell you about Jimmy?
He is really a good man.
Two Questions. Ralph told Annabel his suitcase was so heavy because it was full of ____. What was really in the suitcase? _____.
shoe horns
safe cracking tools
Who is Ralph Spencer?
Jimmy Valentine's alter ego...the good Jimmy Valentine.
unperceived
not seen or notices
retribution
punishment for bad behavior
broiled chicken a bottle of wine a good cigar a train ticket
Where did Jimmy Valentine become Ralph Spencer and open a shoe store? (town & state)
Elmore, Arkansas
Who is the author of this story?
O Henry
rehabilitate
to restore to useful life, as through therapy and education