Quiz on Thank You Ma'am

What can you infer about Mrs. Jones’ first reaction to Roger from this sentence in Thank You Ma’am? "The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter."

• She is confused

• She is angry

• She is scared

• She is sad

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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What happens when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse?

• He changes his mind because he knows stealing is wrong.

• He changes his mind because he is frightened by her large size.

• The purse is so heavy that he loses his balance and falls.

• He runs away but is caught by another person and brought back to Mrs. Jones

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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What can you infer about Roger from this exchange with Mrs. Jones in “Thank You Ma’am”? "Your face is dirty. I got a great mind to wash your face for you. Ain’t you got nobody home to tell you to wash your face?” “No’m,” said the boy.

• He is shy

• He is neglected at home

• He has trouble telling the truth

• He has a good sense of humor

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CCSS.RL.7.1

The expression “shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet” means:

• People should select their shoes carefully

• Wrongful deeds are often discovered by those who hurt you

• If you do devilish things they will eventually hurt you

• If you steal, you will hurt others

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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One possible theme of the story is

• Crime doesn’t pay

• Be kind to others

• If you steal you should go to jail

• If you get caught telling a lie, it's best to admit it

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CCSS.RL.7.2

At the end of the story,....

• Roger offers to repay Mrs. Jones
• Mrs. Jones keeps Roger prisoner
• Mrs. Jones wishes Roger a good night
• Roger runs away as soon as Mrs. Jones lets go of him

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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CCSS.RL.7.2

To show that she does not expect Roger to rob her again, Mrs. Jones.... 

• asks if there is anyone at his house to feed him
• tells him he should not have snatched her purse
• asks him to go to the store
• turns her back on him while she cooks

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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Why does Mrs. Jones make a point of telling Roger about the bad things she did when she was young?

• She is hoping to join Roger in a life of crime.
• She is very lonely and needs someone to talk to.
• She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger to trust her.
• Feeling that Roger has lied to her, she tells him a lie in return.

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What can you infer about Mrs. Jones's first reaction to Roger from this sentence?

"The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jean sitter."

• She is puzzled.

• She is frightened.

• She is deeply hurt.

• She is angry.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Mrs. Jones is best characterized as

• strong, confident, tough, and generous

• weak, frail, and easily intimidated.

• spiteful and cruel.

• tricked easily

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CCSS.RL.7.1