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What event starts the main conflict in the story?

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger food.

• Roger says he wants blue suede shoes.

• Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’ purse.

• Mrs. Jones asks Roger his name.

What is the climax (turning point for the character) in the story?

• Roger eats dinner with Mrs. Jones.

• Roger says he’s sorry.

• Roger has the chance to run away but chooses to stay.

• Mrs. Jones washes Roger’s face.

What best shows the story resolution?

• Roger hugs Mrs. Jones goodbye.

• Roger says “thank you” and leaves.

• Roger tells Mrs. Jones where he lives.

• Roger promises to return the money.

Why does the author use words like “Yes’m” and “Ain’t you got nobody…” in the story?

• To show that the characters are confused

• To make the characters seem funny

• To help us understand how the characters really talk

• To make the story harder to read

What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says, “Shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet”?

• The shoes are too expensive.

• Stealing for something can lead to trouble.

• Suede shoes are very hard to wear.

• Roger should ask for socks too.

How does the author help us understand how Roger is feeling?

• By talking about his homework

• By showing his face is sweaty and wet

• By saying what his favorite food is

• By writing in big capital letters

What could be a common theme in both the story and a real-life article about helping kids in trouble?

• Some kids are always bad

• Helping others can make a difference

• Grown-ups should never talk to strangers

• Kids should always be punished

In real life, some kids go to jail for stealing. How is Mrs. Jones’s way of handling Roger different?

• She ignores what happened

• She tells him he’s bad

• She teaches him a lesson with kindness

• She gives him more money to take

What is something the story and a nonfiction article might both show?

• Kids never learn from mistakes

• Adults can help kids change

• Stealing is always okay

• Being strict always works

What is one way stories and real-life articles are different?

• Stories are boring, but articles are fun

• Articles only talk about fake people

• Stories show feelings; articles often show facts

• Stories never have messages