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Thank you M'am

Michael Regalado

Created by Michael Regalado

16 questions

7th Grade

Science

Updated Oct 2026

“Thank You, M’am” is a Grade 7 English reading-comprehension worksheet built around the short story. It contains 16 multiple-choice questions that check students’ understanding of how Roger meets Mrs. Jones, why he attempts the theft, and how their interaction develops at her apartment. Students also examine character reactions, motivations, trust, inference, setting, figurative implication, and the story’s central theme of learning through kindness and goodwill. This free printable worksheet helps teachers assess whether students can support literary interpretations with details from a narrative, distinguish stated information from inference, and connect setting and character actions to plot development. The repeated questions about Mrs. Jones leaving her purse nearby reinforce how specific details reveal trust and change. It is suitable for Grade 7 English independent practice, a post-reading check, or guided review, and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Thank you M'am

Total questions: 16

Name
Class
Date
1.
In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?
In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?
a)
at school career day
b)
at a church social
c)
when she tries to break up a street fight between Roger and his friend
d)
when he tries to steal her purse
2.

What happens when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse in Thank You, M'am"?

a)

He changes his mind because he knows stealing is wrong.

b)

He changes his mind because he is frightened by her large size.

c)

The purse is so heavy that he loses his balance and falls.

d)

He runs away but is caught by another person and brought back to Mrs. Jones.

3.
Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger?
Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger?
a)
delight
b)
confusion
c)
fear
d)
anger
4.

Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in the first place?

a)

She sees him on the street and invites him to her house for dinner.

b)

She puts him in a half-nelson and drags him there against his will

c)

They have been friends for years and have not seen each other in a long time.

d)

She promises to give him money for a pair of shoes if he has dinner with her.

5.
What reason does Roger give for his action?
What reason does Roger give for his action?
a)
He is out for kicks.
b)
He wants a new bicycle.
c)
He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.
d)
He needs lunch money for school.
6.

After getting Roger to her home in “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

a)

She asks him to wash his face.

b)

She tells him her full name and address.

c)

She tells her neighbors to keep her doors open.

d)

She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

7.

In “Thank You, M’am,” why does Roger decide to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

a)

He wants her to give him dinner.

b)

He wants her to think well of him.

c)

He is afraid she will call the police.

d)

He is waiting for a chance to steal her purse.

8.

According to Mrs. Jones, what lesson has Roger NOT been taught?

a)

why "early to bed and early to rise" is true

b)

how to apologize

c)

how to steal a purse without getting caught

d)

the difference between right and wrong

9.

In paragraph 39, Roger wants to go the store for Mrs. Jones in order to...

a)

get sweet milk to drink with dinner

b)

take money for the milk and run away

c)

show Mrs. Jones that he is trustworthy

d)

buy the blue suede shoes he wants

10.

How does the author's use of setting advance the plot of the story?

a)

It causes the characters to be embarrassed.

b)

It allows the characters to witness an unusual event.

c)

If offers the characters a chance to learn about each other.

d)

It provides the solution to the character's problems.

11.

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?

"And the next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else's--because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet."

a)

Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger wears shoes that are stolen, he could burst into flames.

b)

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.

c)

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger is behaving like the devil, and therefore does not deserve the shoes.

d)

There is no implication; Mrs. Jones is old and crazy.

12.

Which statement is a main theme of Thank You, M'am?

a)

Lonely, older people seek company even from those who harm them.

b)

If you are going to steal, do not get caught.

c)

Lessons can be learned through kindness and goodwill.

d)

City streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.

13.

What can you infer about Mrs. Jones's first reaction to Roger from this sentence?

"The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jean sitter."

a)

She is puzzled.

b)

She is frightened.

c)

She is deeply hurt.

d)

She is angry.

14.

How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?

a)

She makes him wash his face.

b)

She makes sure neighbors keep their doors open.

c)

She tells him her full name.

d)

She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.

15.

In Thank You, M'am, Mrs. Jones says she would give Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time. What can you infer from that pause?

a)

He is plotting ways to get more money from Mrs. Jones.

b)

He is not used to washing his face, so he is taking his time.

c)

He is growing more suspicious of Mrs. Jones.

d)

He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.

16.

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?

"And the next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else's--because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet."

a)

Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger wears shoes that are stolen, he could burst into flames.

b)

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.

c)

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger is behaving like the devil, and therefore does not deserve the shoes.

d)

There is no implication; Mrs. Jones is old and crazy.

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Thank you M'am

Total questions: 16

1.
d) when he tries to steal her purse
2.
c)

The purse is so heavy that he loses his balance and falls.

3.
d) anger
4.
b)

She puts him in a half-nelson and drags him there against his will

5.
c) He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.
6.
d)

She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

7.
b)

He wants her to think well of him.

8.
d)

the difference between right and wrong

9.
c)

show Mrs. Jones that he is trustworthy

10.
c)

If offers the characters a chance to learn about each other.

11.
b)

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.

12.
c)

Lessons can be learned through kindness and goodwill.

13.
d)

She is angry.

14.
d)

She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.

15.
d)

He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.

16.
b)

Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.

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FAQs

What does the “Thank You, M’am” worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 English worksheet uses 16 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension and literary analysis of Roger’s encounter with Mrs. Jones. Students identify plot events and character motivations, interpret inferences and figurative meaning, analyze how setting advances the plot, and determine the story’s theme of learning through kindness and goodwill.

How can I use this worksheet to teach “Thank You, M’am”?

Use the questions after students read the story to reconstruct Roger’s encounter with Mrs. Jones, from the attempted purse theft through the dinner and his trip to the store. Ask students to cite the detail that supports each answer, especially when explaining why Roger washes his face, why he wants to help Mrs. Jones, and what her decision to leave the purse nearby reveals. Then use the theme and setting questions for a short whole-class discussion.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may confuse Mrs. Jones’s anger with fear, select Roger’s stated desire for blue suede shoes without recognizing how his later actions show a change in attitude, or treat an inference as a directly stated fact. They may also overlook that the setting gives Roger and Mrs. Jones an opportunity to learn about each other, or miss the implied guilt in the warning about stolen shoes. The two questions about Mrs. Jones leaving her purse nearby can help you check whether students recognize this action as evidence of trust.

How do I assign and grade this “Thank You, M’am” worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can assign the 16 multiple-choice questions in the format that fits your lesson. It includes a complete answer key for checking student responses, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option also supports classrooms that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this “Thank You, M’am” worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the literary-analysis questions are easier to navigate. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font to the questions about Roger’s actions and Mrs. Jones’s responses, or translate the worksheet into another language to support access to the story-based multiple-choice items.

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