Retell the story on the part of 1) Jimmy, 2) Ben Price, 3) Annabel, 4) Annabel's father.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 1016.

Think of another end of the story supposing 1) Jimmy

He wanted to give up his old business for ever?

What final decision did Jimmy make that proved that

What was the first thing he did on entering his room?

Where did he go immediately after the release?

Occupation)

What kind of man was Jimmy Valentine? (age, looks,

Ill

Questions on the text:

4) There were a number of safe-burglaries in Rich­
mond. Why did Ben Price get interested in them?
Why did he suspect Jimmy?

5) How did Jimmy happen to meet Annabel Adams?
What did he manage to find out about her?

6) Why did Jimmy register at the hotel under another
name?

7) Explain the phrase, "In all respects Jimmy was a suc-

cess."

9) How did the child happen to find himself in the vault?
Why was it dangerous?

10) Why did all the present watch Jimmy in amaze­
ment while he was opening the safe?

IV

Discuss the following:

1) By the time the incident happened Jimmy had com­
pletely changed his way of life. What did he risk
when he showed everybody his skill? What could
the price of this action have been?

2) Analyse Ben Price's behaviour through the caus^e of
events. Why do you think he said he didn't recog­
nize Valentine? In what way does it characterise
him?

didn't meet the girl, 2) Ben Price revealed every­thing to the people present in the bank.