Social Services and Family Values

Two social workers visit Mrs. Tomes, a blind woman, to help with plumbing. One worker, Will, faces a moral dilemma when tempted to steal her jewelry to pay for his mother's cancer treatment. Despite pressure from his partner, Will decides against stealing. Mrs. Tomes, understanding his situation, offers her son's pendant to help Will's mother, emphasizing the importance of family over material possessions.

What is the initial reason for the social services workers' visit to Mrs. Tomes' house?

• To offer her some tea

• To check on her well-being

• To fix a plumbing issue

• To discuss her son's education

What personal issue does one of the workers reveal during their conversation?

• His mother is sick and needs expensive treatment

• He is looking for a new job

• He is planning a vacation

• He is planning to move to another city

What do the workers plan to do while at Mrs. Stolz's house?

• Paint her living room

• Fix her car

• Steal her jewelry

• Help her with household chores

How do the workers plan to distract Mrs. Stolz?

• By showing her a movie

• By offering to cook dinner

• By pretending to fix the plumbing

• By asking her to make a phone call

What does Mrs. Stolz offer to one of the workers at the end of the confrontation?

• A job opportunity

• Her son's pendant

• A loan

• A place to stay

What is the main reason the worker decides not to go through with the theft?

• He is interrupted by a phone call

• He realizes the importance of family

• He is afraid of getting caught

• He finds a better opportunity

What does Mrs. Stolz value more than material possessions?

• Family health

• Her son's memory

• Her jewelry collection

• Her house

How does Mrs. Stolz react to the worker's confession?

• She ignores him

• She forgives him and offers help

• She asks him to leave immediately

• She calls the police

What does the worker learn from Mrs. Stolz's gesture?

• The value of money

• The significance of family

• The need for a better job

• The importance of honesty

What does Mrs. Stolz offer to the worker to help with his mother's treatment?

• A loan

• A place to stay

• Her son's pendant

• A job