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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which statement best expresses a major theme of the text?
Deception is a thief’s greatest tool.
Never try to change the one you love.
Being merciful is the mark of a good man.
People can change, for better or for worse.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following quotes best supports the theme of the text?
“‘Me?’ said Jimmy, in a puzzled tone. ‘I don’t understand. I’m representing the New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzled Wheat Company.’”
“‘That’s Dandy Jim Valentine’s autograph. He’s resumed business... He’ll do his bit next time without any short-time or clemency foolishness.’”
“‘Going to marry the banker’s daughter are you, Jimmy?’ said Ben to himself, softly. ‘Well, I don’t know!’”
“Jimmy stuffed [the rose] into his vest-pocket, threw off his coat and pulled up his shirt- sleeves. With that act Ralph D. Spencer passed away and Jimmy Valentine took his place.”
- 3. Multiple Choice
What do paragraphs 3-5 (pg. 28) reveal about Jimmy’s character?
Jimmy is in deep denial about his criminal record.
Jimmy is comfortable pretending to be someone he is not.
Jimmy is eager to change his ways and become a better person.
Jimmy is an innocent man who was wrongly convicted of robbery.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does the word “elusive” mean as it is used in the text? (bottom of page 30)
charming
sociable
difficult to catch
not memorable
- 5. Multiple Choice
What causes Jimmy to become “another man” ?
seeing a young woman in Elmore
learning that Polly’s father runs the local bank
learning that Ben Price is investigating his case
being reminded of the warden’s advice to change
- 6. Multiple Choice
When was the overall conflict solved? (In other words, when did the conflict end?)
Jimmy falls in love.
Jimmy writes the letter to Billy.
Ben Price pretends not to recognize Jimmy.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Consider the overall irony of the short story. Which type of irony was presented?
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the effect of the use of dramatic irony?
It adds suspense.
It adds to the character.
It adds to the exposition.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The following dialogue:
"There isn't a man nearer than Little Rock who can open that door."
is an example of which type of irony?
dramatic irony
verbal irony
situational irony
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does the dialogue: "Can't you do something, Ralph - try, won't you?" contribute to the text?
It provokes a decision that leads to a resolution.
It provokes a decision and builds suspense through dramatic irony.
It gives a reason for the conflict.
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