Comprehension Questions Thank You Ma'am

What is the narrative perspective of this story?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

How does Mrs. Jones react to being mugged?

• She is angry and unsettled.

• She is annoyed but not unsettled.

• She is frightened by stays calm.

• She amused but pretends to be annoyed.

How does Roger feel about being caught and detained by Mrs. Jones?

• He is annoyed.

• He is frightened.

• He is amused.

• He angry

7. Which of the following best describes Roger?

• Tree-like and pale

• Sturdy and self-assured

• Thin but strong

• Fragile and delicate

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

• She deals with him in a threatening manner.

• She acts in a motherly way towards him.

• She tries to police his behavior.

• She aggressively tries to change him.

Which of the following evidences the fact that

Roger actually wants Mrs. Jones to trust him?

• He sits where she can easily see him.

• He eats the food she makes for him.

• He takes the money she gives him.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of how the

author creates suspense in the narrative?

• “There was another long pause. The boy’s

  mouth opened. ”

• “The woman still had him by the neck in the middle of her room.”

• “‘Was I bothering you when I turned that corner?’ asked the woman.”

• “She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails.”

Which of the following illustrates Roger’s internal conflict?

• “‘No’m,’ said the being dragged boy. ‘I just want you to turn me loose.’”

• “Sweat popped out on the boy’s face and he began to struggle.”

• “Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman—looked at the door—and went to the sink.”

• “‘There’s nobody home at my house,’ said the boy.”

Which of the following best describes the mood of the story?

• Tragic

• Uneasy

• Hopeful

• Cheerful

Who is the author of "Thank You Ma'am"?

• Richard Connell

• Langston Hughes

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Eugenia Collier