Thank You, M’am Quiz

After taking Roger to her home in “Thank You, Ma'am”, how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

• She asks him to wash his face.

• She tells him her full name and address.

• She tells her neighbors to keep their doors open.

• She leaves her purse when she prepares dinner.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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In “Thank You, Ma'am”, which two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

• Disdainful

• Generous

• Mean

• Rich

• Sincere

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In “Thank You, Ma'am”, what is the most likely reason Roger decides to wash his face instead of running away in paragraph 25?

• He wants Mrs. Jones to give him dinner.

• He is confused by the way Mrs. Jones is acting.

• He is sure that Mrs. Jones will call the police.

• He is waiting for an opportunity to steal from Mrs. Jones.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A In “Thank You, Ma'am,” how does the unfamiliar environment create an internal conflict for Roger?

• It makes him think about rejecting the offer of food.

• It makes him feel ashamed of wanting new shoes.

• It makes him consider escaping from Mrs. Jones's house.

• It gives him mixed feelings when he leaves Mrs. Jones's house.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on the first encounter between Officer Keffer and Jourdan Duncan in “A Police Stop Changed This Teenager’s Life,” the reader can conclude that —

• Officer Keffer was concerned about Duncan

• Officer Keffer thought he recognized Duncan

• Duncan was looking for someone to help him

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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CCSS.RI.8.1

The author organizes paragraph 6 in “A police stop changed this teenager's life” by —

• explaining a route to work

• describing a problem and solution

• giving examples of routes to work

• comparing walking and driving

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which words from paragraph 6 of “A police stop changed this teenager's life” help the reader understand what burden means?

• timing belt and an engine valve

• got some rides

• a lot of people's time

• never told his parents

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read this sentence. After graduating from high school, jourdan duncan got a job at pro-form laboratories in benicia, california. What is the correct way to write this sentence?

• After graduating from high school, Jourdan Duncan got a job at pro-form laboratories in benicia, california.

• After graduating from high school, Jourdan Duncan got a job at pro-form laboratories in Benicia, California.

• After graduating from high school, Jourdan Duncan got a job at Pro-Form Laboratories in Benicia, California.

• After graduating from High School, Jourdan Duncan got a job at Pro-Form Laboratories in Benicia, California.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What general structure does the author use to organize “A police stop changed this teenager's life”?

• Descriptive

• Chronological

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Both selections begin with a casual encounter between two people. Which of the following best describes how the events in these two selections are similar?

• Both involve a misunderstanding that leads to a conflict.

• Both result in a lifelong friendship.

• Both lead to a significant change in the characters' lives.

• Both are set in a historical context.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

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