Thank-You Ma'am Comprehension Check

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

• A. thinking about what is for dinner
• B. deciding if he should close the door
• C. wondering if he should try to escape
• D. getting ready to wash his face

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

• A. He knows she wants the sweetened milk.
• B. His escape will be easier once he gains her trust.
• C. He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.
• D. His surprise at her actions leads him to fear she will call the police.

What does presentable mean? 

•  A. made to be eaten 
• B. ready to be washed 
• C. fit to be seen 
• D. meant to be repeated

What does Roger attempt to steal from Mrs. Jones?

• her watch
• her purse
• her dinner

Which of the following words is a synonym for frail, as used in the sentence “The boy appeared sickly and frail”?

• weak

• shy

• strong

Where does Mrs. Jones take the boy?

• to the store
•  to her house
• to the police station

Which of the following is probably true about Roger?

• His parents don’t take good care of him
• He is homeless and lives on the street 
• He is really Mrs. Jones’s son

Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones call the police? 

• Roger did not really aim to steal her purse
• She wants to help Roger change his ways
• She is afraid of the police

When Mrs. Jones makes dinner, Roger sits far away from her purse. Why?

• Mrs. Jones shows Roger that she trusts him, and he doesn’t want to disappoint her
• Roger is afraid that Mrs. Jones will call the police on him
• Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones will give him money, and he won’t have to steal it

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

• She was a nice person and helped everyone
• She thought Roger was homeless.
• She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger.