The Harlem Renaissance

In what point of view is "Thank You, Ma'am" written?

• first-person
• second-person
• third-person limited
• third-person omniscient

In the exposition of "Thank You, Ma'am," the setting is....

• Late in the evening in an urban area
• Early morning in an urban area
• Late in the evening in a rural area
• Early morning in a rural area

In the exposition of "Thank You, Ma'am," Roger can best be described as...

• thuggish
• dangerous
• unkempt
• arrogant

The Harlem Renaissance takes place during what time period?

• The 1960s-1970s
• The 1920s-1930s
• The late 1800s
• The 1980s-1990s

One precursor leading up to start of the Harlem Renaissance is...

• The Civil War
• The Civil Rights Movement
• World War II
• The Great Migration

In "Thank You, Ma'am," by Langston Hughes, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones can best be described as...

• formidable
• passive
• shy
• belligerent

In "Thank You, Ma'am," by Langston Hughes, the line, "You ought to be my son," most likely indicates....

• Mrs. Jones wishes she had a child of her own.
• Mrs. Jones wishes she had the authority to punish Roger.
• Mrs. Jones feels empathy for Roger.
• Mrs. Jones would hit Roger if she was his mother.

In "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, the line, "Was I bothering you when I turned that corner?" most likely indicates...

• Mrs. Jones is teaching Roger about accountability.
• Mrs. Jones was afraid when Roger attacked her.
• Mrs. Jones is debating calling the police on Roger.
• Mrs. Jones would like the onlookers to know that she is in charge of the situation.

In "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, the line, "Do you need somebody to go to the store," most likely indicates...

• The young man is devising a way to escape.
• The young man will steal some food for them.
• The young man is beginning to transform and grow.
• The young man does not like the food she is preparing.

In "Thank You, Ma'am," the word "barren" in this following passage most likely indicates...

• Mrs. Jones does not have expendable cash flow to decorate her porch.
• Mrs. Jones does not live a lavish lifestyle.
• Mrs. Jones sacrificed to share her food and give Roger the $10.
• All of these