Thank You Ma'am Comprehension

Front

What does the author mean by "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet"?

Back

If you steal money to buy shoes, eventually the guilt will burn your feet.

Front

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help the boy?

Back

She identified with him because she was in similar situations when she was younger.

Front

Why does Roger choose to sit on the far side of the room while Mrs. Jones is cooking dinner?

Back

He wants her to see that he is not stealing from her purse.

Front

What does Mrs. Jones admit to Roger?

Back

She made a lot of mistakes when she was younger.

Front

Why does Roger offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones?

Back

He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.

Front

What can you infer about Roger at the end of the story?

Back

He will not forget Mrs. Jones and the kindness that she showed towards him.

Front

Roger's feelings in the story?

Back

Frightened, then trusting

Front

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

Back

She wanted to give the boy a chance to make the right decision.

Front

When Roger looks from the open door to Mrs. Jones and back to the open door, you can infer that he is...

Back

wondering if he should try to escape

Front

At the end of the story, you can infer that Roger

Back

will never forget the kindness Mrs. Jones showed him