Thank You Ma'am

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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CCSS.RL.8.1

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

 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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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following words is a synonym for frail, as used in the sentence “The boy appeared sickly and frail”?

• weak

• shy

• strong

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

When Mrs. Jones makes dinner, Roger sits far away from her purse. Why?

• Mrs. Jones shows Roger that she trusts him, and he doesn’t want to disappoint her
• Roger is afraid that Mrs. Jones will call the police on him
• Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones will give him money, and he won’t have to steal it

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the boy's feelings in the story?

• Frightened, then trusting
• Angry, then hungry
• Greedy, then generous

Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones' reaction to being surprised by Roger?

• delight

• confusion

• fear

• anger

What do these lines show about Roger?

"Ain't you got nobody at home to tell you to wash your face?"

"No'm," said the boy.

• He is shy.

• He is neglected.

• He has trouble telling the truth.

• He has a good sense of humor.

What do these lines indicate about Mrs. Jones?

"Then it (Roger's face) will get washed this evening," said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the frightened boy behind her.

• She is a stickler for cleanliness.

• She is a bossy woman.

• She is concerned about Roger.

• She is a professional therapist.