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What is the setting of the story? Is this in the past or the future?
New York in 2020
Tokyo in 2050
Paris in the 1800s
London in January 1912
What do you think ‘Joey’s Luck’ could mean?
Joey is confident in his success and good fortune.
Joey always wins the lottery.
Joey avoids all risks.
Joey has a lucky charm.
How does Joey make money?
By winning bets.
By selling books.
By working in a shop.
By stealing handbags, wallets, and other items.
What three adjectives describe Joey’s personality? Why?
Timid, fearful, and shy.
Brave, wise, and kind.
Cunning, optimistic, and dishonest.
Honest, hardworking, and generous.
How does Theo Goldman make money?
By gambling in pubs.
By working in a bank.
By buying and selling various items in his shop.
By robbing others.
How did Joey find out about Theo Goldman’s money?
He asked Goldman directly.
He saw it in a dream.
He read about it in a newspaper.
He overheard a conversation between Mr. Webber and Theo Gol
What do you predict Joey will do next? Why do you think so?
He will get a legitimate job.
He will confess to his crimes.
He will attempt to steal the money from Goldman’s room.
He will return to Ireland.
Do you agree that Joey is lucky? Why or why not?
Yes, because he succeeds in his thefts.
No, because he is always unhappy.
No, because his actions are illegal and luck may not last.
Yes, because he always finds money.
