Thank You Ma'am Questions

What did Langston Hughes, the author of “Thank You, M’am” and many other works, study at Columbia University?

• Literature and writing

• Music composition and history

• Chemistry and engineering

In the beginning of the story, Roger steals Mrs. Jones’s purse, and she drags him to her home. Which type of conflict is this?

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Society

Later in the story, Roger wrestles with the choice of whether to stay with Mrs. Jones or run out her door. Which type of conflict is this?

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

At what time does this story take place?

• Noon

• 3 o’clock in the afternoon

• 11 o’clock at night

Where does this story take place?

• A quiet suburb

• A bustling city

• A rugged farm town

How does Roger initially react when Mrs. Jones catches him?

• He is startled.

• He laughs.

• He runs away.

Which of the following does Roger NOT do in Mrs. Jones’s apartment?

• Wash his face

• Eat dinner

• Run out the door

Which of the following is NOT a topic in the story?

• Trust

• School life

• Second chances

What does Mrs. Jones give to Roger at the end of the story?

• A book of poetry

• A pair of shoes

• Ten dollars

What happens to Roger and Mrs. Jones at the end of the story?

• They never see each other again.

• They become lifetime friends.

• Mrs. Jones adopts Roger.