Thank You Ma

Why does Mrs. Jones make a point of telling Roger about the bad things she did when she was young?

• She is hoping to join Roger in a life of crime.

• She is very lonely and needs someone to talk to.

• She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger to trust her.

• Feeling that Roger has lied to her, she tells him a lie in return.

Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, ma'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.

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

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 is the main theme of the story 'Thank You Ma'am'?

• Forgiveness and empathy

• Revenge and justice

• Love and betrayal

• Fear and courage

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

• Langston Hughes

• Maya Angelou

• Zora Neale Hurston

• James Baldwin

In 'Thank You Ma'am', what does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones do when Roger tries to steal her purse?

• She calls the police

• She takes him to her home

• She ignores him

• She scolds him and lets him go