Thank You, Ma'am Story Quiz

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Mrs. Jones

• Roger

• the narrator

• the purse

Where is the story set?

• in a city, late at night

• in a shoe store at 11:00 am

• in a suburban neighborhood during the afternoon

• in the countryside, early in the morning

What is the initiating event of the story?

• Mrs. Jones calls Roger a liar.

• Roger sees a pair of blue suede shoes.

• Mrs. Jones decides to take a walk.

• Roger tries to steal a purse.

"....a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails" is an example of

• a simile

• a metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

What do we learn about the boy from the narrator?

• He is a teenager.

• He is muscular and well dressed.

• He lives in the same apartment building as Mrs. Jones.

• He wears glasses.

Why/how did Roger make contact with Mrs. Jones?

• He wanted to beg her for money.

• He accidentally bumped into her while walking.

• He was trying to rob her.

• He offered to carry her purse for her.

What evidence is there in the text that Mrs. Jones is kind?

• She provides Roger with a chance to clean himself up.

• She makes Roger something to eat and drink.

• She tries to teach Roger a lesson instead of punishing him.

• All of these.

Why does Mrs. Jones give Roger money?

• so he can go buy her groceries

• so he can purchase a pair of shoes

• so he will leave her alone

• she doesn't give him any money

Which text statement below contains figurative language?

• "Sweat popped out on the boy's face.."

• "The water dripping from his face, the boy looked at her."

• "Then she cut him a half of her ten-cent cake."

• "...shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet."

Which of the following BEST expresses a theme of the story?

• Don't victimize an old woman because she may be stronger than she looks.

• Always treat the elderly the way you want to be treated.

• Empathy and kindness can be found in unexpected situations.

• If you want new shoes, you need to work for them.