Fall 2024 - Thank You Ma'am Quiz

Why did Roger attempt to steal Mrs. Jones' purse?

• He was hungry.

• He wanted to buy blue suede shoes.

• He needed money for his family.

• He was trying to impress his friends.

How does Mrs. Jones react immediately after Roger tries to steal her purse?

• She calls the police.

• She lets him go.

• She kicks him and then drags him to her home.

• She runs away.

What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger asks if she will take him to jail?

• She says she will call the police.

• She tells him to leave her house immediately.

• She says she won’t take him anywhere with his face looking dirty.

• She locks him in a room.

Why does Mrs. Jones give Roger $10 at the end of the story?

• To teach him a lesson about kindness.

• To repay him for the trouble she caused.

• To help him buy the blue suede shoes he wanted.

• To ensure he never tries to steal again.

What is significant about the fact that Mrs. Jones leaves her purse unattended?

• It shows she no longer cares about it.

• It demonstrates her trust in Roger.

• It is a test to see if Roger will steal again.

• She forgets where she placed it.

What does Mrs. Jones reveal about her past to Roger?

• She never did anything wrong in her youth.

• She has made mistakes in her life as well.

• She was rich and privileged growing up.

• She used to be a teacher.

What does Roger's behavior at the sink (washing his face) reveal about his character?

• He is planning to escape as soon as possible.

• He feels guilty and is trying to earn Mrs. Jones' trust.

• He is still thinking about stealing from Mrs. Jones.

• He is indifferent to the situation.

Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones ask Roger about his family or where he lives?

• She doesn’t care about his background.

• She assumes he is lying.

• She doesn’t want to embarrass him.

• She knows everything about him already.

What lesson does Mrs. Jones try to impart to Roger when she gives him the money for the shoes?

• That stealing is the easiest way to get what you want.

• That you should work hard for what you desire.

• That kindness and trust can change a person.

How does Roger feel at the end of the story?

• Relieved that he wasn’t turned over to the police.

• Angry and resentful towards Mrs. Jones.

• Confused and unsure about what just happened.

• Grateful and moved by Mrs. Jones' kindness.