Jimmy Valentine By O. Henry

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Short Questions and Answers of Jimmy Valentine

 

1.Who wrote "Jimmy Valentine"?

Ans: O.Henry  wrote "Jimmy Valentine".

2.Where from is "Jimmy Valentine" taken? 

Ans: "Jimmy Valentine" is taken from the collection Roads of Destiny (1909)

3.Who came to the prison shoe-shop?

Ans:A guard came to the prison shoe-shop. 

4.What was Jimmy doing at the beginning of the story? 

Ans: At the beginning of the story Jimmy Valentine was assiduously stitching uppers. 

5.Who escorted Jimmy to the front office? 

Ans: A guard escorted Jimmy to the front office. 

6.Who handed Jimmy his pardon? 

Ans: The warden handed Jimmy his pardon. 

7.Who had signed the pardon of Jimmy? 

Ans: Governor had signed the pardon of Jimmy.

8.How did Jimmy take his pardon? 

Ans:Jimmy took his pardon in a tired kind of way.

9.How long had Jimmy served in prison?

Ans : Jimmy had served nearly ten months of a four years sentence 

10.How long had Jimmy expected to stay in prison? 

Ans: Jimmy had  expected to stay  only about three months in prison.

11."You 'll go out in the morning "-Who said this and to whom? 

Ans: In O.Henry 's short story "Jimmy Valentine "the warden said this to Jimmy.

12.Who,according to the warden, is not a bad fellow at heart ? 

Ans: According to the warden, Jimmy is not a bad fellow at heart. 

13.Who advised Jimmy to stop cracking safes, and live straight? 

Ans: The warden advised Jimmy to stop cracking safes, and live straight. 

14." I never cracked a safe in my life"- Who is the speaker? 

Ans: In O.Henry 's short story "Jimmy Valentine "Jimmy Valentine is the speaker.

15.What does the word 'alibi' indicate? 

Ans: The word 'alibi' indicates an excuse. 

16..What does the word 'assiduously' indicate? 

Ans: The word 'assiduously' indicates tirelessly. 

17.What is the name of the guard? 

Ans: The name of the guard is Cronin. 

18." Take him back "-Who said this and to whom? 

Ans: In O.Henry 's short story "Jimmy Valentine" the warden said this to Cronin.

19.What did the clerk give Jimmy? 

Ans: The clerk gave Jimmy a railroad ticket and five dollar bill. 

20.Who gave Jimmy a cigar? 

Ans: The warden gave Jimmy a cigar.

21.What was the number of Jimmy in prison ? 

Ans: The  number of Jimmy in prison was '9762'.

22.How did Jimmy taste the first sweet joys of liberty? 

Ans: Jimmy tasted the first sweet joys of liberty in the shape of a broiled chicken and a bottle of white wine-followed by a cigar.

23.Who tossed a quarter into the hat of a blind man? 

Ans: Jimmy tossed a quarter into the hat of a blind man.

24.Who was Mike Dolan? 

Ans: Mike Dolan was one of Jimmy's friends. 

24.Who was Mike Dolan? 

Ans:Mike Dolan was one of Jimmy's friends. 

25.Who was alone behind the bar? 

Ans:Mike was alone behind the bar. 

26.Who was Ben Price? 

Ans: Ben Price  was an eminent detective. 

27.Who arrested Jimmy?

Ans: Ben Price arrested Jimmy . 

28.What did Jimmy' suitcase contain? 

Ans:Jimmy's suitcase contained the finest set of burglar's tools.The tools are drills, punches, braces and bits, jimmies,clamps, augers and two or three novelties invented by Jimmy.

29.How much did Jimmy pay for his tools?

Ans:Jimmy paid over nine hundred dollars for his tools. 

30.What did Jimmy carry? 

Ans:Jimmy carried his dusted and cleaned suitcase. 

31.How was Jimmy dressed when he left the cafe of Mike Dolan? 

Ans: When Jimmy left the cafe of Mike Dolan, he was dressed in tasteful and well-fitting clothes.

32.What is Jimmy representing? 

Ans:Jimmy is representing the New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzeled Wheat Company. 

33.Who, according to Mike, never touched hard drinks? 

Ans:According to Mike, Jimmy never touched hard drinks. 

34.Which statement delighted Mike? 

Ans:When Jimmy said that he was representing the New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzeled Wheat Company. Hearing  it, Mike was delighted. 

35.At which places were cracked after the release of Jimmy Valentine?                                            Ans: After the Richmond safe-cracking ,a burglar –proof safe at Loganspot and an old fashioned bank–safe in Jefferson City were also cracked after the release of Jimmy.

36.What happened after the release of Jimmy Valentine ?                                                                Ans: A neat job of cracking the safe of a bank took place at Richmond ,Indiana .

37. “The losses were high enough.........”–What was the amount of loss? Ans  : The amount of loss was five thousand .

38. “He’s resumed his business”-Who said this? Who is referred to as ‘he’? What is the business referred to here?

Ans : Ben Price said this .

Jimmy is referred to as ‘he’.

The business of cracking safe is referred to here.

39.Who was elusive cracksman ?Ans :Jimmy Valentine was elusive cracksman .

40.When did people start to feel more at ease  ?Ans :People with burglar-proof safes felt more at ease when Ben Price took up the responsibility of tracking down Jimmy Valentine .

41. “That’s Dandy Jimmy valentine’s autograph”-Who made this remark ?Ans : Ben Price made this remark .

42. “He ‘ll do his bit next time without any...”-Who said this? Who is referred to as ‘he’? What did  Ben  Price want ?

Ans : Ans : Ben Price said this .

Jimmy is referred to as ‘he’.

Ben Price wanted Jimmy to be punished for the full term and not obtain any pardon or short time .

 43.Who knew Jimmy 's habits?

Ans:Ben Price knew Jimmy 's habits. 

44.How had Ben Price learned the habits of Jimmy? 

Ans:Ben Price had learned the habits of Jimmy while working on the Springfield case. 

45.What had helped Mr Valentine to become noted as a successful dodger of retribution? 

Ans: Long jumps, quick  get-aways,no confederates, and a taste for good society had helped Mr Valentine to become noted as a successful dodger of retribution.

46."A young lady crossed the street"- Who was the young Lady? 

Ans:Annabel Adam was the young lady

47.Who is the owner of 'The Elmore Bank'? 

Ans:Mr.Adam, father of Annabel, is  the owner of 'The Elmore Bank.

48.In which hotel did Jimmy go to? 

Ans: Jimmy went to Planters' Hotel. 

49.How was the clerk impressed? 

Ans:The clerk was impressed by clothes and manners of Jimmy 

50. which business did Jimmy start in Elmore? 

And :Jimmy started a shoe business. 

51.Who is compared to a Phoenix ? 

Ans :Jimmy is compared to a Phoenix.

52.Who made many friends? 

Ans:Jimmy made many friends. 

53.What captivated Jimmy? 

Ans:Annabel's charms captivated Jimmy

54.Who had won the respect of the community? 

Ans:Jimmy had won the respect of the community. 

55.Who is going to marry the finest girl on earth? 

Ans :Jimmy is going to marry the finest girl on earth. 

56.Who believes in Jimmy? 

Ans:Annabel believes in Jimmy. 

57.Who is making an honest living? 

Ans:Jimmy is making an honest living.

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1.Who jogged unobtrusively into Elmore ?

Ans:Ben Price jogged unobtrusively into Elmore.

2."Going to marry the banker's  daughter......."-Who said this and to whom ?

Ans :Ben Price said this to himself.

3.Why was Jimmy going to Little Rock?

Ans :Jimmy was going to Little Rock to order his wedding suit and buy something nice for Annabel .

4.Where did Jimmy take breakfast ?

Ans : Jimmy took breakfast at the Adamses.

5.Who was Dolph Gibson?

Ans : Dolph Gibson was the driver of Jimmy's buggy.

6.Who was the future son-in-law of Mr. Adams ?

Ans :Jimmy was the future son-in-law of Mr. Adams.

7."Wouldn't I make a nice drummer ?"-Who said this and to whom  ?

Ans :Annabel said this  to Jimmy.

8.Who is getting awfully economical? 

Ans:Jimmy is getting awfully economical. 

9.How was the vault? 

Ans:The vault was a small one but it had a new, patented door. It also fastened with three solid steel bolts thrown simultaneously with a single handle. It had a time lock.

10.What does the word "livery buggy" mean ?

Ans :The word "livery buggy" means horse and carriage.

##1."Wouldn’t I make a nice drummer? "-Who said this and to whom?

Ans:Annabel Adams said this to Jimmy.

2.Who is getting awfully economical? 

Ans:Jimmy is getting awfully economical. 

3.How was the vault? 

Ans:The vault was a small one but it had a new, patented door. It fastened with three solid steel bolts thrown simultaneously with a single handle. It had a time lock.

4.Who was May? 

Ans:May was nine years old daughter of Annabel's married sister. 

5.Who was Agatha? 

Ans:Agatha was five years old daughter of Annabel's married sister. 

6.Who had shut Agatha in the vault? 

Ans:May had shut Agatha in the vault. 

7.What could they hear during the following silence? 

Ans:During the following silence they could just hear the faint sound of the child wildly shrieking in the dark vault in a panic of terror. 

8.Who became frantic now? 

Ans:Agatha's mother became frantic now. 

9."Can't you do something, Ralph?-Who said this and to whom? 

Ans:Annabel Adams said this to Jimmy.

10.How long did Jimmy take to break the vault? 

Ans:Jimmy took ten minutes to break the vault. 

11."Get away from the door"-Who said this? 

Ans:Jimmy said this. 

12."At that door a big man sood "-Who is this big man? 

Ans:This big man is Ben Price.

13.What did Agatha's mother do after becoming frantic?

Ans: After  becoming frantic,Agatha's mother beat the door of the vault with her hands.

14.What did somebody widely suggest?

Ans: Somebody widely suggested dynamite.

15."Can't you men do something?"- Who said this?

Ans: Annabel' married sister, Agatha's mother, said this.

16. "Give me that rose..."-Who said this and to whom?

Ans: Jimmy Valentine said this to Annabel Adam.

17.What Ben Price do at the end of the story?

Ans: At the end of the story Ben Price forgave Jimmy. He turned and strolled down the street.

18.Where was Agatha gathered?

Ans: Agatha was gathered into her mother's arms.

19.What did Jimmy do after after saving Agatha's life?

Ans: After saving Agatha's life,Jimmy put on his coat and walked the railings towards the front door.Someone was calling when he was going but he never hesitated.

20.What was biting smoothly into steel door?

Ans: Jimmy's pet drill was biting smoothly into steel door.