Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes

How does the author’s use of setting advance the plot of the story? Think specifically about the setting of Mrs. Jones' house.

• A. It causes the characters to be embarrassed.

• B. It allows the characters to witness an unusual event.

• C. It offers the characters a chance to learn about each other.

• D. It provides the solution to the characters’ problems

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In paragraph 39, Roger wants to go to the store for Mrs. Jones in order to —

• get sweet milk to drink with dinner

• take the money for the milk and run away

• show Mrs. Jones he is trustworthy

• buy the blue suede shoes he wants

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Based on the details in paragraphs 35–37, the reader can conclude that Mrs. Jones most likely —

• thinks that hunger has driven Roger to snatch her purse

• expects Roger to try to steal things from other people

• regrets things she has done in the past to get what she wanted

• knows that Roger’s parents are looking for him in the neighborhood

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How does the setting of the story influence its characters and the conflict?

• Because the boy grew up on the street, he knew that he would have to get the money by stealing it.

• Because Mrs. Jones knew what it was like to not have enough, she wanted Roger to learn a lesson about kindness.

• Because Mrs. Jones knew that he would not listen to her lecture, she knew that his punishment would have to be spending time in her home.

• Because it was late at night, Mrs. Jones ended up learning a lesson from Roger about staying safe walking alone.

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Which sentence from the story best supports the fact that setting influences our characters and their conflict?

• The woman said, “You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong.” (paragraph 17)

• “Here I am trying to get home to cook me a bite to each an you snatch my pocketbook! Maybe you ain’t been to your supper either, late as it be.” (paragraph 28)

• “I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes,” said the boy. (paragraph 31)

• After a while she said, “I were young once and I wanted things I could not get.” (paragraph 35)

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After getting Roger to her home in “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

• She asks him to wash his face.

• She tells him her full name and address.

• She tells her neighbors to keep their doors open.

• She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

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In “Thank You, M’am,” what two words best describe Mrs. Jones? (YOU MUST CHOOSE TWO)

• Generous

• Mean

• Rich

• Outspoken

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In “Thank You, M’am,” why does Roger decide to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

• He wants her to give him dinner

• He wants her to think well of him.

• He is afraid that she will call the police.

• He is waiting for a chance to steal her purse.

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What is the meaning of the prefix mis- in mistrusted in paragraph 38 of “Thank You, M’am”?

• Equally so

• Lack of

• Too much

• Without cause

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Which of the following best explains why Roger acts the way he does in Paragraph 38?

• Even though Roger has the chance to steal from Mrs. Jones, he still worries that she will call the police.

• Although Roger originally planned to steal from Mrs. Jones, he now has her trust and wants to keep it.

• Despite having gained Mrs.Jones' trust, Roger is not convinced that she is telling him the truth.

• No matter what Roger does, Mrs. Jones will continue to view him as a troubled young man.

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