In Thank You, Ma'am , why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?

He wants her to see that he is not taking anything from her purse.

He is frightened that she is phoning the police and wants to see what she is doing.

He does not want to smell the food she is cooking because it will make his stomach growl.

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement? “shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.”

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.

Mrs. Jones implies that if Rogers wears shoes that were stolen, he could burst into flames.

What do these lines show about Roger? " Ain't you got nobody to tell you to wash your face?" " No'm," said the boy .

He has trouble telling the truth.

When Roger looks from the open door to Mrs. Jones and back to the open door, you can infer that he is

wondering if he should try to escape

thinking about what is for dinner

deciding if he should close the door

Why does Roger offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones?

He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.

He knows she wants the sweetened milk.

His escape will be easier once he gains her trust.

His surprise at her actions leads him to fear she will call the police.

When Mrs. Jones says, “I were young once and I wanted things I could not get,” what is she trying to illustrate?

That she can empathize with him.

In "Thank You, Ma'am," when Mrs. Jones brings Roger home, what does he first fear she will do?

poison him with the food she serves

hit him over the head again with her purse

bore him to death with her stories and lectures

What is the resolution of the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

Roger learns a valuable lesson about trust and kindness from Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

Roger becomes a successful businessman.

The story takes place in a small town.

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a strict teacher.

What is the setting of the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

suburban neighborhood in the afternoon

How does the main character change throughout the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

The main character, Roger, changes by learning a lesson about trust and kindness.

The main character, Roger, changes by becoming more naive and gullible.

The main character, Roger, changes by losing trust in others.

The main character, Roger, changes by becoming more selfish and dishonest.

What is the climax of the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones forgives Roger and gives him money for the shoes he wanted to steal.

When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones calls the police to report Roger's attempted theft.

When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones scolds Roger for trying to steal her purse.

When Roger decides to run away from Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones call the police?

She wants to help Roger change his ways

Roger did not really aim to steal her purse

How does Mrs. Jones react to being mugged?

She is annoyed but not unsettled.

She is frightened but stays calm.

She is amused but pretends to be annoyed.

How would you best characterize Roger's home life?

His home is dirty and overcrowded

Which of the following best describes the way Mrs. Jones treats Roger?

She acts in a motherly way towards him

She deals with him in a threatening manner

She tried to police his behavior

She aggressively tries to change him

When Mrs. Jones says, "I were young once and I wanted things I cold not get," what is she trying to illustrate?

that she can empathize with him

that she learned from her selfish ways

Why doesn't Mrs. Jones ask about Roger's personal life?

she knows that he is probably ashamed of his home life

she doesn't want to get too close to him

she can tell that he is shy, and she wants to make him feel at ease

Why is the officer concerned about Jourdan walking outside?

The officer wants to get home to his family.

The boy is running from someone.

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

Duncan had already been in trouble with the law

What is the significance of dialogue in the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

Dialogue in the story helps to develop the characters and reveal their motivations and emotions.

Dialogue in the story is used to create suspense and tension.

Dialogue in the story is used to provide background information about the setting.

Dialogue in the story is used to introduce new characters.

What is the significance of the title 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

The significance is to express gratitude and appreciation towards the woman in the story.

The title refers to a popular phrase used in the story.

The significance is to highlight the importance of manners and politeness.

The title is a metaphor for the main character's journey of personal growth.

What is the tone of the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

compassionate and understanding

What is the definition of COMMUTE as it is used in the sentence below? The first time he plotted out a walkable route on Google Maps, it spit out an estimated commute time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Person's travel to and from work

Person's method of getting to work

What is the definition of SUEDE as it is used in the sentence below? "I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes," said the boy.

Type of leather treated to be soft

Type of fabric that repels water

What is the definition of STOOP as it is used in the sentence below? He turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door. He barely managed to say, “Thank you,” before she shut the door.

Porch with steps in front of a building

Thank You Ma'am & A Police Stop (HMH Review)

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.5.3, RL.8.3, RI.7.4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What explanation does Roger give for trying to steal Luella's purse?

He wanted a pair of blue suede shoes

He needed money for food

He needed money for medicine

He wanted a suede jacket

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of the story, how does Roger feel about Luella

He is still concerned she will turn him into the police

He wishes she was his mother

He wants her to trust him

He wants to get away from her

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Roger able to say before Luella shuts the door?

"Thank you"

"Goodbye"

"I'll see you tomorrow"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help the boy?

She loved children, puppies, and kittens.

She thought that he was homeless.

She identified with him because she was in similar situations when she was younger.

She wanted to help everyone she met.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

She was old and forgetful.

She didn’t have any money in the purse.

She wanted to give the boy a chance to make the right decision.

She wanted the boy to help himself to the money he needed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

She was old and forgetful.

She didn’t have any money in the purse.

She wanted to give the boy a chance to make the right decision.

She wanted the boy to help himself to the money he needed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in the first place?

She sees him on the street and invites him to her house for dinner.

They have been friends for years and have not seen each other in a long time.

She promises to give him money for a pair of shoes if he has dinner with her.

She puts him in a half-nelson and drags him there against his will.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Thank You Ma'am & A Police Stop (HMH Review)

66 questions

What explanation does Roger give for trying to steal Luella's purse?

By the end of the story, how does Roger feel about Luella

What is Roger able to say before Luella shuts the door?

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help the boy?

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in the first place?

In Thank You, Ma'am, why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?

“shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.”

Dynamic characters change in an important way because of the story’s action.

Who is dynamic in "Thank You Ma'am"?

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What explanation does Roger give for trying to steal Luella's purse?

By the end of the story, how does Roger feel about Luella

What is Roger able to say before Luella shuts the door?

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help the boy?

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?

Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in the first place?

In Thank You, Ma'am, why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?“shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.”

Dynamic characters change in an important way because of the story’s action.Who is dynamic in "Thank You Ma'am"?

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What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?

“shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.”

Dynamic characters change in an important way because of the story’s action.

Who is dynamic in "Thank You Ma'am"?