Thank You M'am QUIZ

What happens when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse in Thank You, M'am"?

• He changes his mind because he knows stealing is wrong.

• He changes his mind because he is frightened by her large size.

• The purse is so heavy that he loses his balance and falls.

• He runs away but is caught by another person and brought back to Mrs. Jones.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in the first place?

• She sees him on the street and invites him to her house for dinner.

• She puts him in a half-nelson and drags him there against his will?

• They have been friends for years and have not seen each other in a long time.

• She promises to give him money for a pair of shoes if he has dinner with her.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What can you infer about Mrs. Jones's first reaction to Roger from this sentence?

"The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jean sitter."

• She is puzzled.

• She is frightened.

• She is deeply hurt.

• She is angry.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?

• She makes him wash his face.

• She makes sure neighbors keep their doors open.

• She tells him her full name.

• She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In the story, why is Roger scared, at first, in Mrs. Jones's home?

• He is very hungry.

• He fears that Mrs. Jones will turn him over to the police.

• Mrs. Jones is a strong, large woman.

• Mrs. Jones talks so fast that he cannot understand her.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why does Roger try to steal the purse?

• to get money for food

• to show he is tough

• to get back at Mrs. Jones for stealing from his father

• to get money for blue suede shoes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The conflict of individual vs. indvidual in the story specifically refers to:

• Roger and his choices

• Roger and his conscience

• Mrs. Jones and her past

• Mrs. Jones and Roger

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Thank You, M'am, Mrs. Jones says she would give Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time. What can you infer from that pause?

• He is plotting ways to get more money from Mrs. Jones.

• He is not used to washing his face, so he is taking his time.

• He is growing more suspicious of Mrs. Jones.

• He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?

"And the next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else's--because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet."

• Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger wears shoes that are stolen, he could burst into flames.

• Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.

• Mrs. Jones implies that Roger is behaving like the devil, and therefore does not deserve the shoes.

• There is no implication; Mrs. Jones is old and crazy.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

The author of Thank You, M'am calls Mrs. Jones "a large woman." What might large apply to besides her size?

• her large amount of money

• her large heart

• her large number of friends

• her large temper

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1