Spansih Quiz on 'Thank You, M’am'

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.

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

• Disdainful

• Generous

• Mean

• Rich

• Frank

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.

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 refusing 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.

Part B Which quote from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

• Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman—looked at the door—and went to the sink. (paragraph 25)

• “Maybe you haven't had dinner either, even though it's late.” (paragraph 28)

• Then he frowned, not knowing he did. (paragraph 36)

• “That will be fine,” said the boy. (paragraph 41)

Based on the first meeting 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

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

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

• timing belt and an engine valve

• got some rides

• a lot of people's time

• never told his parents

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.

Both selections begin with a chance 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.