Thank you, M'am

Why does the boy go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment?

• he is scared to death
• he has another motive in mind
• he wants to see what is in the apartment
• he wants to call his mom

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

Why does Langston Hughes call this story Thank you Ma'am?

• sarcasm
• playing with his emotion
• teaching a kid how to respect elders
• he is showing the world who he is

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What happens when the boy steals the woman's purse?

• he gets away with the purse
• he gets knocked down
• the woman screams
• a man slaps his face

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

Do you think the boy's apology is sincere?

• not really
• maybe
• absolutely
• who am I to judge

What does Mrs. Jones tell Roger when she takes him home?

• Do you have a mother?
• you are a no good scoundrel
• now ain't you ashamed of yourself
• i can't believe you

What does she cut for Roger?

• a piece of rope
• a piece of his hair
• a carrot
• a half of her cake

Why doesn't he run?

• too stupid
• he' s not sure of who is in the house
• he just got caught
• she it too nice and he feels overwhelmed

What does she do with Roger once she enters her apartment?

• invites him to sit down and eat
• gets a rope out
• calls the police
• calls her husband.

What does she give Roger before he says Thank you Ma'am?

• a 20 dollar bill
• a fifty dollar bill 
• a 100 dollar bill
• a ten dollar bill