Thank You, M'am

At the beginning of the story, Roger runs up behind Mrs. Jones because he wants to

• scare her.

• steal from her.

• help her.

• hurt her.

In her first encounter with the boy, you can tell that Mrs. Jones is very

• nervous.

• mean.

• young.

• strong.

Mrs. Jones takes Roger to her home because she want to

• punish him.

• learn about his family.

• give him a reward.

• help him.

When Mrs. Jones asks Roger, "If I turn you lose, will you run?" he

• lies to her.

• ignores her.

• tells her the truth.

• attempts to escape.

When Mrs. Jones first speaks to Roger, her tone is

• frightened.

• angry.

• sympathetic.

• weary.

Mrs. Jones tells the boy that she would like to

• give him a break.

• turn him over to the police.

• give him a new home.

• teach him right from wrong.

You can tell from this story that Mrs. Jones

• has had a hard life.

• is a very fine hair stylist.

• comes from a large family.

• enjoys the company of young people.

Mrs. Jones gives the boy money

• because she is still afraid he will hurt her.

• so he can have what he wants without stealing.

• to find out whether she can trust him or not.

• because she hopes he will become her friend.

Why doesn't the boy show more gratitude for what he has been given?

• He doesn't know the woman's name.

• He is still angry that Mrs. Jones dragged him to her home.

• Mrs. Jones doesn't give him a chance.

• No one has ever taught him any manners.

Which of the following does the incident described in the story change most?

• Roger's situation at home

• Roger's attitude toward his life

• Mrs. Jones's attitude toward young adults

• Mrs. Jones's attitude toward her past mistakes