"Thank-you, Ma'am"

Which of these events is an example of an external conflict? 

• A. Mrs. Jones walks home from work.
• B. Roger tries to take Mrs. Jones’s purse.
• C. Roger wants to buy new shoes.
• D. Mrs. Jones cooks dinner for Roger.

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

• A. thinking about what is for dinner
• B. deciding if he should close the door
• C. wondering if he should try to escape
• D. getting ready to wash his face

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Which of the following is an example of internal conflict? 

• A. Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s handbag.
• B. Mrs. Jones takes Roger back to her apartment.
• C. Roger is thinking about running out of her apartment.
• D. Mrs. Jones holds Roger by the shirt as he picks up her pocketbook.

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What does Mrs. Jones admit to Roger?

• A. She works late hours in a hotel beauty shop.
• B. Her own adolescence contained its share of mistakes.
• C. She thinks that it takes a lot of courage to apologize.
• D. Her belief is that everybody deserves a second chance.

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

• A. He knows she wants the sweetened milk.
• B. His escape will be easier once he gains her trust.
• C. He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.
• D. His surprise at her actions leads him to fear she will call the police.

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

• A. is excited about being able to buy his new shoes
• C. resents the attitude that Mrs. Jones displayed toward him
• B. will probably try to pay the ten dollars back to Mrs. Jones
• D. will never forget the kindness Mrs. Jones showed him

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What does barren mean? 

•  A. dirty 
•  B. open 
• C. empty 
• D. angry

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Mistrust means 

•  A. ignore something 
• B. think of without trust 
• C. make a bad decision
•  D. give an incorrect answer 

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What does presentable mean? 

•  A. made to be eaten 
• B. ready to be washed 
• C. fit to be seen 
• D. meant to be repeated

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A frail person is 

•  A. weak 
• B. bitter 
• C. afraid 
• D. calm

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