"Thank You M'am"

In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?

• at school career day
  
• at a church social
• when she tries to break up a street fight between Roger and his friend
• when he tries to steal her purse

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What do these lines show about Roger? "Ain't you got nobody to tell you to wash your face?" "No'm," said the boy.

• He is shy.
• He is neglected at home.
• He has trouble telling the truth.
• He has a good sense of humor.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Mrs. Jones make a point of telling Roger about the bad things she did when she was young?

• She is hoping to join Roger in a life of crime.
• She is very lonely and needs someone to talk to.
• She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger to trust her.
• Feeling that Roger has lied to her, she tells him a lie in return.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What is the meaning of this line from "Thank You, M'am"? He did not trust the woman not to trust him.

• Roger knows he has hurt Mrs. Jones and feels unworthy of her trust.
• Roger hopes that Mrs. will trust him so he can take advantage of her.
• Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones does not trust him.
• Roger has grown to trust Mrs. Jones and hopes that she trusts him, too.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Mrs. Jones mean when she tells Roger that "shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet."

• Devilish shoes burn your feet.
• People who buy shoes with stolen money will be punished.
• If you buy shoes that don't fit, they will hurt so much that it will feel as if your feet are burning.
• If you buy shoes with stolen money, your sense of guilt will make you feel as if the shoes are burning your feet.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following best captures the theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

• Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.
• Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.
• If you're going to steal, don't get caught.
• The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

At the end of "Thank You, M'am", when Mrs. Jones bids Roger goodnight, how does Roger probably feel?

• lucky to have gotten away with his attempted crime
• sorry that he'd met Mrs. Jones that night
• angry at Mrs. Jones for making him leave
• grateful to her for her kindness and teaching

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who penned "Thank You, M'am"?

• Edgar Allan Poe
• Ray Bradbury
• Shirley Jackson
• Langston Hughes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where does Mrs. Jones take Roger?

• to the police
• to her apartment
• to the shoe store
• to his house

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Where does Mrs. Jones work?

• at the shoe store
• at a restaurant
• she doesn't work
• at a hair salon

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3