Theme of "Thank You, Ma'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.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

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

• delight
• confusion
• fear
• anger

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is theme in literature?

• a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly only.
• a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be implied only.
• a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or implied.
• a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which is never stated directly nor implied.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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.7.2

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.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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 psychic.

What is the meaning of this line?

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. Jones 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 she trusts him too.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best captures the theme of "Thank You, Ma'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.

Which statement best expresses another theme of the story?

• It can be difficult for children to learn right from wrong when there are bad influences around them.

• Children often don’t understand that adults have encountered the same challenges they have.

• People are more likely to learn and practice morality when it is taught to them with kindness.

• It’s best not to assume the worst in people, as situations can easily be misunderstood.