Thank You Ma,m

Who are the characters in the story Thank You Ma'm?

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What is the setting of the story?

(the setting is the time and place)

• at the middle of the night at a street's corner

• 11 o'clock at night at a street corner and later in Mrs. Jones home

• Mrs. Jones home at 11 o'clock at noon and later in the street

Why did Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones purse?

• He is hungry and has no one at home

• He wants new shoes

• he is a thief

What does Mrs. Jones do after Roger attempts to rob her?

• She feeds Roger and gives him money for new shoes

• She calls the police

• she calls his parents

Why did Mrs. Jones most likely treat Roger so well?

• She realizes it is better to help people than punish them

• she feels sorry for Roger and forgives him

• she is a nice woman

What advice did Mrs. Jones give Roger in the end of the story?

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By the end of the story, how does Roger most likely feel about Mrs. Jones?

• offended

• thankful

• annoyed

Hughes (the writer) felt that those in need should be...

• ignored

• cast away

• supported

What can you tell about Mrs. Jones after what she did to Roger?

• She’s lonely and wants company from someone

• She is friendly but doesn’t care much about him

• She’s a very kind person who cares for him

What did Roger say to Mrs. Jones when he left?

• thank you ma'm

• thank you

• he didn't say anything