Thank You, M'am

Front

In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?

Back

when he tries to steal her purse

Front

Which word best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger? Options: delight, confusion, fear, anger

Back

anger

Front

What reason does Roger give for his action?

Back

He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.

Front

What do these lines show about Roger? "Ain't you got nobody to tell you to wash your face?" "No'm," said the boy.

Back

He is neglected at home.

Front

What do these lines indicate about Mrs. Jones?
Then it [Roger's face] will get washed this evening, said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the boy behind her.

Back

She is concerned about Roger.

Front

What does Mrs. Jones do when the boy struggles to get away?

Back

She jerks him around in front of her, wrestles him with one arm, and drags him up the street.

Front

What does the long pause after Mrs. Jones tells Roger he could have asked for the shoes show about Roger?

Back

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

Front

Why does Mrs. Jones make a point of telling Roger about the bad things she did when she was young?

Back

She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger to trust her.

Front

Meaning of the line from "Thank You, M'am": He did not trust the woman not to trust him.

Back

Roger has grown to trust Mrs. Jones and hopes that she trusts him, too.

Front

What does Mrs. Jones mean when she tells Roger that "shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet."

Back

If you buy shoes with stolen money, your sense of guilt will make you feel as if the shoes are burning your feet.