(Q:1) Who is the writer of the story, Jimmy Valentine'? What is the original title of the story? (1+1)
Ans: O. Henry is the writer of the story 'JimmyValentine'.
The original title of the story is ' A Retrieved Reformation'.
(Q:2) Why was Jimmy Valentine put into jail? How long was Jimmy Valentine there in prison?(1+1)
Ans:Jimmy Valentine was put into jail because he was found guilty of cracking the safe of a bank at Springfield.
He was there in prison for nearly ten months.
(Q:3.) Where did Jimmy Valentine work during the ten months of his imprisonment? What work did Jimmy perform there?
Ans. Jimmy Valentine worked at the prison shoe-shop during the ten months of his imprisonment.
Jimmy used to stitch shoe-uppers in the prison shoe- shop.
(Q:4.) How long was Jimmy Valentine there in prison? What was his original term of imprisonment?
Ans. Jimmy Valentine was there in prison for nearly ten months.
Originally, he was sentenced to imprisonment for four years.
(Q:5.) What was Jimmy doing when a guard came to the prison shoe-shop?
Ans. When a guard came to the prison shoe-shop, Jimmy was carefully and tirelessly stitching uppers of shoes.
(6). How many months had Jimmy expected to stay in the prison at the longest?
Ans. Jimmy had expected to be in the prison only for about three months at the longest.
7). “I never was in Springfield in my life.”-Who said this and to whom? How is Springfield related to the life of the speaker?
Ans. Jimmy Valentine said this to the prison warden.
The speaker was put into jail because he was found guilty of cracking the safe of a bank at Springfield.
8). Who had pardoned Jimmy Valentine? Who handed him the letter of pardon?
Ans. The Governor had pardoned Jimmy Valentine.
The warden handed Jimmy the letter of pardon.
9). What was the name of the guard in the prison? Why did a guard come to the prison shoe-shop?
Ans. Cronin was the name of the guard in the prison.
A guard came to the prison shoe-shop to escort Jimmy Valentine to the front office of the prison's warden.
10). What did the clerk at the prison give Jimmy Valentine? Why?
Ans. The clerk at the prison gave Jimmy a railroad ticket for travelling and a five-dollar bill.
The clerk gave them to Jimmy because the law expected him to rehabilitate himself into good citizenship and prosperity.
11). What was the number of Jimmy Valentine during his stay in prison? Who is the investigator in the story 'Jimmy Valentine'?
Ans. During his stay in prison, the number of Jimmy Valentine was 9762.
In 'Jimmy Valentine', Ben Price is the investigator.
12. What did Jimmy Valentine do first after coming out of the jail?
Ans. After coming out of the jail, Jimmy Valentine first headed to a restaurant where he enjoyed a broiled chicken and a bottle of white wine and smoked a cigar of good quality.
13. How long did it take Jimmy to reach the small town where he used to live? How much did he give to a blind man before boarding his train?
Ans. It took Jimmy three hours to reach the small town where he used to live.
Before boarding his train, Jimmy tossed a quarter of a dollar into the hat of a blind man sitting by the door.
14. Whom did Jimmy Valentine meet first after his release from jail?
Ans. After his release from jail, Jimmy Valentine first met one Mike Dolan in his cafe.
15. Where had Jimmy put his suitcase?
Ans. Jimmy had put his suitcase in the hollow of the wall in a rear room upstairs in Mike Dolan's place.
(16)- What did jimmy's suitcase contain?.
Ans: Jimmy's suitcase contained a complete set of burgling tools, drills, punches, braces and bits, jimmies, clamps, and augers with two or three novelties.
(17)- What was the original term of imprisonment for Jimmy Valentine?How many months had Jimmy expected to stay in the prison at the longest?(1+1)
Ans: Originally, Jimmy was sentenced to imprisonment for four years.
★Jimmy had expected to be in the prison only for about three months atthe longest.
(18)- What did the warden advise Jimmy?
What did Jimmy tell the warden in reply to his advice?(1+1)
Ans: The warden advised Jimmy not to break safes anymore and lead a straight life.
★ Jimmy told the warden that he had never cracked a safe in his life.
(19)-"I never was in Springfied in my life"- Who said to whom? Who had pardoned Jimmy Valentine?
Ans: Jimmy Valentine said to the prison warden.
The Governor had pardoned Jimmy Valentine.
(20)- How much did the burglary tools of jimmy cost? Which company did jimmy claim to be representing? (1+1)
Ans: The burglary tools of Jimmy cost Over nine hundred dollars
★Jimmy claimed to be representing the New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzaled Wheat Company.
(21) "He resumed his business" Who said this about whome? What businees is referred to here? (1+1)
Ans: Ben Price said this about Jimmy Valentine.
The business of cracking safes is referred to here.
(22) With which name did jimmy register himself in 'Planters Hotel' ? Why was the clerk impressed by Jimmy? (1+1)
Ans: In the 'Planters Hotel', Jimmy registered his name as Ralph D. Spencer.
★The clerk was impressed by the clothes and manners of Jimmy.
(23)- Why was Jimmy compared to Phoenix?(2)
Ans: Phoenix is a mythical bird that is believed to take rebirth from its ashes after death. Similarly Jimmy, in the fire of love, transformed himself into a honest man. That is why he is compared to the Phoenix.
(24) How did Jimmy establish himself in Elmore? (2)
Ans: At Elmore Jimmy took the newname of Ralph D. Spencer and opened a shoe- store. lt started running successfully. Spencer met Annabe Adams and fell in love with her and they decided to marry. Because of his good looks and likeable nature, he made friends with others. Thus Jimmy established himself socially and economically at Elmore clothes and manners of Jimmy.
(25) What was Mr Adams proud of ?
What were the names of the two daughters of Annabel's sister? (1+1)
Ans: Mr Adams was very proud of the new safe and vault installed in his bank.
The names of the two daughters of Annabel's sister were May and agatha.
(26)- "She can't stand it long in there." - Who said this? Why can't she stand it long in there? (1+1)
Ans: Mr Adams said this.
★She (Agatha) cannot stand it long in there because there is not enough air inside the vault and she will go into convulsions from fright.
(27)- Why did Ben price decide not to arrest Jimmy Valentine?(2)
Ans: Ben Price decided not to arrest Jimmy Valentine as he was convinced that Jimmy had really become a reformed person.
(28)What is the main theme of the story Jimmy Valentine'?
Ans: The main theme of the story' Jimmy Valentine' is the transformative power of redemption and love that can change a man's life. Annabel's love brought about a reformation in jimmy.
(29) How does Ben Price's character relate to Jimmy's transformation? (2)
Ans: Ben Price is engaged to catch Jimmy, the safe- cracker, but at the end of the story, he discovers Jimmy, the benevolent.So Ben Price allows Jimmy to go free.
(30)What message does the story' Jimmy Valentine' convey?(2)
Ans:' Jimmy Valentine' by 0 Henry conveys the message that people can change and reform themselves, if they desire to do so.Love can also act as the prime motivator in transforming a person.
(31) Where did Jimmy want to meet his friend Billy? What was the purpose of Jimmy's proposed meeting? (1+1)
Ans: Jimmy wanted to meet his friend Billy at Sulivans's place in Little Rock.
★Jimmy proposed to present his favourite kit of tools for safe cracking to his old friend Billy.
(32)Who was Ben Price? Why did he go to Elmore?(1+1)
Ans: Ben Price was an expert detective.
Ben Price went to Elmore to arrest Jimmy Valentine.
(33) How much time did Jimmy take tobreak open the safe and vault ? (2)
Ans: Breaking his own record, Jimmy took only ten minutes to open the vault door.
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