Thank You Ma'am Anticipation Guide

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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RL7.3

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

• A) Revenge

• B) Forgiveness

• C) Betrayal

• D) Justice

Which literary device is used when Mrs. Jones says, 'I have done things, too'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Allusion

• D) Foreshadowing

What does Roger want to buy with the money he tries to steal?

• A) A new pair of shoes

• B) A new jacket

• C) A book

• D) A toy