English 8 Exam #1- Plot Structure & Characterization

What is the inciting action in "Thank You, M'am"?

• Mrs. Jones fights back against Roger when he tries to steal her purse.
• Mrs. Jones cooks Roger dinner.
• Greg sees the open door and decides not to run away.
• Greg receives ten dollars from Mrs. Jones.

Read the quote from the text: "'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." What can you infer about Roger from this exchange with Mrs. Jones in "Thank You, M'am"?

• Roger is shy.
• Roger is neglected at home.
• Roger has trouble telling the truth.
• Roger has a good sense of humor.

Read the quote from the text: "'But you put yourself in contact with me,' said the woman. 'If you think that that contact is not going to last awhile, you got another thought coming. When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.'" What can you infer about Mrs. Jones from this exchange with Roger in "Thank You, M'am"?

• Mrs. Jones is easily frightened.
• Mrs. Jones is apprehensive.
• Mrs. Jones has trouble expressing herself.
• Mrs. Jones is a strong-minded person.

How does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

• She leaves her purse near Roger when she prepares food.
• She makes him wash him face.
• She tells Roger her full name.
• She makes sure neighbors keep their doors open.

Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?

• Roger is apprehensive that Mrs. Jones is calling the police and wants to see what she is doing.
• Roger does not want to smell the food Mrs. Jones is cooking because it will make his stomach growl.
• Roger wants Mrs. Jones to see that he is not taking anything from her purse.
• Roger wants to be where she cannot see him so that he can steal money from her purse.

Overall, Mrs. Jones' behavior toward Roger can be characterized as

• motherly
• gentle
• hateful
• disinterested

What is the turning point or climax of "Thank You, M'am"?

• Mrs. Jones gives the boy important life advice.
• Mrs. Jones drags Roger back to her apartment.
• Roger says "thank you" to Mrs. Jones.
• Roger chooses not to run when he has the opportunity to do so.

Why didn't Mrs. Jones ask Roger personal questions?

• Mrs. Jones did not care to learn about Roger's life.
• Mrs. Jones didn't want to make Roger uncomfortable.
• Roger asked Mrs. Jones not to.
• Roger wasn't very talkative.

In what type of place did Mrs. Jones work?