WorksheetsThank You Ma'am Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why is the story titled "Thank You Ma'am"?
The boy says thank you for giving him a ride
The woman thanks the boy for staying for dinner
The story shows what it truly means to be thankful. To treat them right even if you've been wronged.
The short story helps readers understand the meaning of being thankful for what you already have.
How does paragraph 1 MAINLY develop the story?
It mainly shows the time of day and what Mrs. Luella looks like.
It mainly shows the setting and the incident of the story.
It mainly shows the characters and who they are.
It mainly shows the setting and the theme.
Lines 6 and 7 of dialogue in the story are important to developing what idea?
The idea that everyone lies.
The idea that people are quick to judge others and that is a mistake.
The idea that stealing is not the right thing to do under any circumstances.
The idea that taking responsibility for your actions is initially very difficult.
How does the author develop the woman's character in lines 13 to 17?
By conveying how bad she feels about grabbing Roger and kicking him to the ground.
By showing that she is not interested in hurting the boy but instead giving him money to help him.
By showing hints that she notices he is less fortunate and needs help.
By giving details about how she looks and how the boy looks to further develop their characters.
How does the quote " Shoes got by devilish ways like that will burn your feet" help to develop the meaning and theme of the story? Pick the two BEST answers.
It shows that it doesn't matter if your shoes are cool or not, you are still a great person.
It shows that people often think evil actions are not that bad, until they are hurt by it.
It shows that if you help others who need it, you will one day be rewarded.
It shows that stealing is never the answer, that action will come back around to haunt you.
How does Mrs. Jones respond to the conflict in the story?
With intelligence and kindness
With anger and hatred
With sadness and despair
With excitement and helpfulness
What does paragraph 25 help to further develop about Roger's character ?
That he is upset by the prior events, he needs to wash up and take a break
That he can follow directions
That he cannot be left alone for too long or he may do something severe
That he wants to be trusted by Mrs.Jones now
What theme is developed by lines 30 to 33?
Ask and you shall receive.
Never give up in life, just think through your problem.
Karma will surely come back around.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
How are paragraph 32 and 34 similar in meaning?
They both show Roger has evil intentions.
They both show that Roger can follow directions despite his earlier mistake.
They both show that Roger is a criminal at heart and probably won't ever change.
They both show that Roger thinks about making the wrong decision because he is still learning to trust Mrs. Jones.
Who is the author of the short story Thank You Ma'am?
Flagstone McCormick
Gary Soto
Shel Silverstein
Langston Hughes
