Thank You M'am

In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?

• at school career day
  

• at a church social

• when she tries to break up a street fight between Roger and his friend

• when he tries to steal her purse

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 is shy.

• He is neglected at home.

• He has trouble telling the truth.

• He has a good sense of humor.

What is the meaning of this line from "Thank You, M'am"? He did not trust the woman not to trust him.

• Roger knows he has hurt Mrs. Jones and feels unworthy of her trust.

• Roger hopes that Mrs. will trust him so he can take advantage of her.

• Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones does not trust him.

• Roger has grown to trust Mrs. Jones and hopes that she trusts him, too.

In "Thank You, M'am", which of the following words best completes this sentence?  After he took a shower and combed his hair, he looked much more _________ .

• scrubbed

• presentable

• tired

• pale

Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door.

• Roger realized how inadequate a mere thank you was for all Mrs. Jones had done for him.

• Roger wanted to say something nasty to Mrs. Jones, but he restrained himself.

• Roger did not really want to thank Mrs. Jones because he felt that she forced him to go with her.

• Roger had planned to say something, but it completely escaped his mind.

At the end of "Thank You, M'am", when Mrs. Jones bids Roger goodnight, how does Roger probably feel?

• lucky to have gotten away with his attempted crime

• sorry that he'd met Mrs. Jones that night

• angry at Mrs. Jones for making him leave

• grateful to her for her kindness and teaching

Who penned "Thank You, M'am"?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Ray Bradbury

• Shirley Jackson

• Langston Hughes

Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger?

• delight

• confusion

• fear

• anger

What do these lines indicate about Mrs. Jones? Then it [Roger's face] will get washed this evening, said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the boy behind her.

• She is a stickler for cleanliness.

• She is a bossy woman.

• She is concerned about Roger.

• She is a professional psychic.

Which of the following best captures the theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

• Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.

• Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.

• If you're going to steal, don't get caught.

• The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.