Context Clues
Using context clues what does the bolded word mean?
The woman became top of her class in after studying assiduously for all four years of college.
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What was Jimmy Valentine famous for?
Safe breaking
Where do we find Jimmy at the start of the story? And why is he there?
Prison, he was caught for safe breaking.
At the start of the story, Jimmy is shown to the audience as a rather shady character.
True
Superman is Mr. Vital's favorite hero.
Using context clues what does the bolded word mean?
The elusive thief evaded the detective once again.
OD: Evading capture, comprehension rememberance.
Who is Mike Dolan?
A minor character who is Jimmy's friend.
True or false: When someone gets stuck in the safe, Ralph Spencer was the one who got them out.
While technically true, the text states that Jimmy Valentine (Ralph's other self) is the one who opened the safe.
Jimmy likes to drink alcohol.
False
Who wrote "Retrieved Reformation"?
O' Henry
Which one of the bolded words is the best synonym for mandatory?
The arrival of Booker T at the Royal Rumble showed the lack of eminent wrestlers.
The temperature check was compulsory but it wasn't much of a hassle.
Compulsory: required by law or a rule: obligatory
Eminent: well known and respected
This character gets locked in the vault.
Ajani
Agatha
Ralph
Jimmy
Agatha
Where does the majority of this story take place?
Elmore and Elmore bank
Jimmy Valentine is the phoenix that rose from the ashes of criminal Ralph Spencer.
False
True or false: Bears are great
True. And if there is any argument about this you will be removed from the game!
Using context clues what does the bolded word mean?
Superman is the best example of a virtuous character.
Official definition: having excellent moral character
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Who is Ben Price?
A detective that is after Jimmy.
Why does Ben Price believe that Jimmy Valentine is back to his old ways?
There was a spree of perfect robberies.
When Ben Price catches up with Jimmy, he arrests him on the spot.
False.
Mr. Vital does not have an unhealthy obsession with bears. It is completely normal and any one who says otherwise must bear the brunt of a bear rant.
Using context clues what does the bolded word mean?
After finally being caught by the law, the tax evader received the proper retribution in the eyes of his victims.
OD: recompense, punishment, consequence
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Why does Ralph want to go to St. Louis?
To give his tools to a friend.
Ralph Spencer owns a shoe store in Elmore.
True
Bears.
Bears.