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 has trouble telling the truth.

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 professional therapist.

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

If you buy shoes with stolen money, your sense of guilt will make it feel as if the shoes are burning your feet.

Devilish shoes will 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.

What is the meaning of this line? He did not trust the woman NOT to trust him.

Roger has grown to trust Mrs. Jones and hopes she trusts him too.

Roger knows he has hurt Mrs. Jones and feels unworthy of her trust.

Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones will trust him so he can take advantage of her.

Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones does not trust him.

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help this boy?

She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger.

She was a nice person and helped everyone

She thought Roger was homeless.

Where did the story first take place?

outside in the middle of nowhere

Readers can infer that Mrs. Jones....

thinks Roger should earn the money for shoes.

wants Roger to visit her often.

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

She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger to trust her.

She is hoping to join Roger in a life of crime.

She is very lonely and needs someone to talk to.

Feeling that Roger has lied to her, she tells him a lie in return.

What is theme in literature?

an universal lesson that is implied or not directly mentioned in the text.

an universal lesson that is always stated by the author in the text.

the direct discussion of the character in the story.

a main idea or what the story is about.

What is implied theme?

The theme is revealed through setting, point of view, and characters' actions.

The theme is revealed as a written statement in the text.

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

Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.

Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.

If you're going to steal, don't get caught.

The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.

Thank You Ma'am

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

weak

shy

strong

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Frightened, then trusting

Angry, then hungry

Greedy, then generous

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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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

What does Mrs. Jones admit to Roger?

Why does Roger offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones?

At the end of the story, you can infer that Roger

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.