Thank You Mam Quiz

Character Analysis: Describe the personality traits of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is portrayed as indecisive, indifferent, and cruel.

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is portrayed as timid, uncaring, and resentful.

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is portrayed as weak, selfish, and vengeful.

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is portrayed as a strong, compassionate, and forgiving woman.

Character Analysis: What do you think Roger learns from his encounter with Mrs. Jones?

• Roger learns the importance of stealing and dishonesty.

• Roger learns the importance of rudeness and disrespect.

• Roger learns the importance of avoiding Mrs. Jones.

• Roger learns the importance of kindness and empathy.

Plot Summary: Summarize the main events of the story 'Thank You Mam'.

• The main events of 'Thank You Mam' include a boy trying to steal a woman's purse, the woman taking him home, and the boy learning a lesson about trust and kindness.

• The main events of 'Thank You Mam' include a boy buying flowers for his mother

• The main events of 'Thank You Mam' include a woman getting robbed by a group of teenagers

• The main events of 'Thank You Mam' include a boy stealing a car and going on a joyride

Plot Summary: Explain how the setting of the story impacts the plot and characters.

• The setting of the story impacts the plot and characters by providing the context in which the events unfold.

• The plot would be the same regardless of the setting

• The setting of the story has no impact on the plot and characters

• The characters are not affected by the setting of the story

Theme Identification: What is the main theme of 'Thank You Mam' and how is it developed throughout the story?

• The importance of material possessions

• The negative impact of dishonesty

• Transformative power of kindness and compassion

• The value of education and hard work

Theme Identification: How does the author use symbolism to convey the theme of forgiveness in the story?

• The author uses the symbol of a toaster

• The author uses the symbol of a traffic light

• The author uses the symbol of a basketball

• The author uses the symbol of the purse

Conflict Resolution: How does Mrs. Jones resolve the conflict with Roger? What does this reveal about her character?

• Mrs. Jones resolves the conflict by showing kindness and understanding towards Roger.

• Mrs. Jones resolves the conflict by ignoring Roger and walking away.

• Mrs. Jones resolves the conflict by calling the police on Roger and having him arrested.

• Mrs. Jones resolves the conflict by yelling at Roger and threatening him.

Conflict Resolution: Discuss the internal and external conflicts faced by Roger in the story and how they are resolved.

• Roger's internal conflict is resolved by winning a lottery

• Mrs. Jones' kindness and understanding help resolve Roger's internal and external conflicts.

• Roger's external conflict is resolved by running away from Mrs. Jones

• Roger's internal conflict is resolved by stealing from Mrs. Jones

Inference Making: What can you infer about Mrs. Jones' past based on her actions and dialogue in the story?

• Mrs. Jones has a kind and compassionate nature, possibly indicating a difficult past that has made her empathetic towards others.

• Mrs. Jones is a wealthy socialite with no hardships in her past

• Mrs. Jones is a former criminal who has never shown kindness to anyone

• Mrs. Jones is a professional athlete with no time for empathy

Inference Making: Based on Roger's behavior and thoughts, what can you infer about his life and circumstances outside of the story?

• Roger likely comes from a wealthy and privileged background

• Roger's life is most likely easy and carefree

• Roger may have a difficult or challenging life involving poverty or lack of parental guidance.

• Roger probably lives a luxurious life with no worries