Thank You, M'am - Langston Hughes

What genre would best describe this story?

• folktale

• realistic fiction

• science fiction

• fantasy

Which of these best describes the setting of the story?

• on a farm in the countryside

• in a small village near the ocean

• in a city neighborhood

• on a spaceship in a far away galaxy

What is the initiating event?

• An older woman goes shopping alone and falls, hurting herself.

• A boy loses his balance while trying to snatch a purse, so his victim catches him.

• A group of teens vandalize an apartment building, and one is caught.

• An old lady takes a walk late at night and is attacked by a group of teens.

What is the central conflict?

• A boy is lost in a strange neighborhood late at night and can't find his way home.

• A boy has been caught trying to steal from a woman, and she will not let him go.

• A boy is starving because he has no money for food.

• A boy is dirty because he refuses to wash.

Which character is the protagonist (think: who has the main problem)?

• Ms. Jones

• Roger

• neither of these characters

Who is the antagonist (think: who is working against the protagonist in some way)?

• Mrs. Jones

• Roger

• neither of these characters

Which type of conflict is the central conflict?

• person versus self

• person versus person

• person versus nature

• person versus society

According to Roger, why did he try to steal from Mrs. Jones?

• He needed money to eat.

• He did it on a dare from friends.

• He wanted a pair of shoes.

• He says he doesn't know why he did it.

What would best describe the climax of the story?

• Roger offers to go buy Mrs. Jones some milk.

• Mrs. Jones makes Roger dinner.

• Mrs. Jones shares her cake with Roger.

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger money to buy shoes.

Which of the following statements best describes the resolution of the central conflict?

• Mrs. Jones calls Roger's parents to come pick him up.

• Mrs. Jones adopts Roger and he stays with her.

• Mrs. Jones frees Roger after giving him advice.

• Mrs. Jones takes a nap and Roger escapes.