Worksheets"Thank You, M'am" Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 19mins
What happens when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse?
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 the strap breaks, and he loses his balance and falls.
D. He runs away but is caught by another person and brought back to Mrs. Jones.
What can you infer about Mrs. Jones' first reaction to Roger from this sentence in "Thank You, M'am?"
"The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter."
A. She is puzzled.
B. She is frightened.
C. She is angry.
D. She is deeply hurt.
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. They have been friends for years and have not seen each other in a long time.
C. She promises to give him money for a pair of shoes if he has dinner with her.
D. She puts him in a half-nelson and drags him there against his will.
In the beginning of the story, why is Roger afraid in Mrs. Jones' home?
A. He is very hungry.
B. He fears that Mrs. Jones will turn him over to the police.
C. Mrs. Jones is a large, strong woman.
D. Mrs. Jones talks fast and he cannot understand her.
What is Roger's motivation for trying to steal Mrs. Jones' purse?
A. He wants money for blue suede shoes.
B. He wants money to buy food.
C. He wants to get back at Mrs. Jones for kicking him.
D. He wants to show he is tough.
How does Mrs. Jones demonstrate that she trusts Roger?
A. She makes him wash his face.
B. She makes sure neighbors keep their doors open.
C. She leaves her purse near him while she prepares food.
D. She tells him her full name.
Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?
A. He is frightened that she is calling the police and wants to see what she is doing.
B. He does not want to smell the food she is cooking because it will make his stomach growl.
C. He wants her to see that he is not taking anything from her purse.
D. He wants to be where she cannot see him so that he can take money from her purse.
One example of an external conflict is:
A. Mrs. Jones walks home from work.
B. Roger tries to take Mrs. Jones' purse.
C. Roger wants to buy new shoes.
D. Mrs. Jones cooks dinner for Roger.
One example of internal conflict is:
A. Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse.
B. Mrs. Jones takes Roger back to her apartment.
C. Roger is thinking about running out of her apartment.
D. Mrs. Jones is getting ready to wash his face.
Identify the type(s) of conflict in the excerpt below.
"Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face," said the woman, whereupon she turned him loose - at last. Roger looked at the door - looked at the woman - looked at the door - and went to the sink."
A. Person vs. Society
B. Person vs. Self
C. Person vs. Person
D. Person vs. Nature
How does Mrs. Jones' admission that she did bad things when she was young support one theme of the story?
A. She brags about her youthful adventures so that Roger will be humble in her presence.
B. She is older and lonely and needs to confide in someone younger.
C. She wants to be the adult whom Roger trusts to understand and help him.
D. She wants to prove to Roger that all teenagers are delinquents.
Which of the following statements best captures the theme of "Thank You, M'am?"
A. Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.
B. Old people are so lonely that they will seek company from even those that try to harm them.
C. If you're going to steal, don't get caught.
D. The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.
Mrs. Jones' character can best be described as:
A. tough and ruthless.
B. meek and strong.
C. foolish and trusting.
D. strict and kind.
The author calls Mrs. Jones, "a large woman." What might large apply to besides her size?
A. Her large amount of money.
B. Her larger heart.
C. Her large number of friends.
D. Her large temper.
What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?
"And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else's - because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet."
A. Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger wears shoes that were stolen, his feet will 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 he does not deserve the shoes.
D. There is no implication; Mrs. Jones is old and crazy.
Mrs. Jones says she would have given Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time. What can you infer from his long pause?
A. He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.
B. He is growing more suspicious of Mrs. Jones.
C. He is not used to washing his face, so he is taking his time.
D. He is plotting ways to get more money from Mrs. Jones.
Roger's feelings in the story can best be described as:
A. frightened, then trusting.
B. angry, then hungry.
C. greedy, then generous.
D. embarrassed, then upset.
At the end of the story, Roger couldn't say anything to Mrs. Jones because:
A. he was just happy he got $10 and didn't feel the need to say thank you.
B. he was in shock and couldn't believe someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something from them.
C. he was still scared she was going to turn him into the police.
D. he was angry with her and she slammed the door in his face.
