Thank You, Ma 'm

Why doesn't Luella ask Roger about his family?

• She doesn't want to embarrass him.
• She doesn't care.
• She knows all about Roger.
• She wants to talk about herself.

Why does Luella leave her door open?

• She wants Roger to know they are not alone.
• She wants Roger to know she trusts him.
• She wants the neighbors to see them.
• She wants Roger to run home.

Roger tells Luella that he wants to buy...

• blue suede shoes.
• food from the market.
• new clothes.
• a t.v.

A boy tries to...

• push her down
• talk to her
• steal her bag
• ask for money

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

From the way Mrs. Jones treats Roger in her home, which inference can you make?

• Dinner will probably be delicious

• She will want to see Roger again

• Her parents were very strict with her

• She understands how Roger feels

From Mrs. Jones's actions throughout the story, which inference can you make about her?

• Events in her own life help her understand how Roger feels.

• She is probably quick to judge the actions of others

• Her loneliness leads her to be kind to strangers she encounters

• She has probably had bad experiences dealing with the police

A frail person is

• weak

• bitter

• afraid

• calm

What does presentable mean?

• made to be eaten

• ready to be washed

• fit to be seen

• meant to be repeated

What is the setting at the beginning of the story?

• late at night in an alleyway

• brightly lit street

• inside a house

• outside in the park