Open Window
Hamadi
A Retrieved Reformation
Vocab 1
Vocab 2
100

When Mr. Nuttel sees the men approaching what does he do?

He runs away in horror.

100

How does Susan feel towards her heritage and background?

She wants to know more. She seems very proud.

100

What happens in the beginning of the story?

Jimmy Valentine is released from prison.

100

difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

elusive

100

physical or mental weakness.

infirmity

200

How does Mr. Nuttel know Mrs. Sappleton?

He doesn't know her. They are strangers to each other. His sister thought it would be a good idea for him to meet people.

200

What can we tell about Hamadi's character

He is very imaginative, not concerned with facts, kind, and wise.

200

What is the reason for Ben Price to watch Jimmy?

He wants to catch Jimmy breaking the law.

200

Holding the door for the old lady was very _______.

courteous

200

characteristic of or relating to men

masculine 

300

According to Vera why does Mrs. Sappleton keep the window open?

Vera says that she keeps it open because she thinks her lost husband and brothers will walk through it one day.

300

Why does Susan ask Hamadi to come Christmas caroling?

She's bored with being with the same group all the time.

300

Why did Jimmy write a letter to his friend?

Jimmy wants to quit safecracking for good. He was going to give his tools to his friend.

300

The police are going to ______about your whereabouts on the night of the murder.

Inquire

300

very old or old-fashioned; out of date

archaic

400

According to Vera, what happened to Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers?

Engulfed in a bog.

400

What does Hamadi say about him not returning to his village?

"Remembrance is a form of meeting." 

400

Why did Jimmy walk away after freeing the little girl from being trapped in the safe?

Jimmy though her would be revealed as a criminal after.

400

required by law or a rule; obligatory.

complusory

400

required by law or a rule; obligatory.

tedious

500

"The child was staring out through the open window with dazed horror in her eyes." What does this quote mean?

Vera is taking the trick on Frampton very seriously. She is acting.

500

Theme of Hamadi

We can learn a lot from people who are different.

500

Why did Ben let Jimmy go?

He sees Jimmy is using his skills for good, and he seems to be living an honest life now.

500

She’s an ______psychiatrist at the Harvard Medical School.

eminent

500

a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.

"they met by _______"

conincidence