"When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones," Mrs. Jones says. From this announcement you can see that Mrs. Jones...

is afraid of Roger won't remember her

After Mrs. Jones brings Roger home, she...

disciplines him as if he were her own child

treats him cruelly, as if he were her enemy

coddles him, as if he were a helpless puppy

watches him suspiciously, as if he were a thief

What does Luella's large purse represent symbolically?

She has a lot of personal baggage

Which interpretation of the closed door's symbolic meaning is the best?

It marks the end of that chapter in Roger's life

It marks the end of their relationship

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

when he tries to steal her purse

when she tries to break up a street fight between Roger and his friend

What reason does Roger give for his action?

He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.

He needs lunch money for school.

What reason does Roger give for his action?

He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.

He needs lunch money for school.

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

He has trouble telling the truth.

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.

She is a stickler for cleanliness.

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

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

She shouts very loudly for help, frightening the boy into staying at her side.

She warns him that she will call the police and that they will track him down.

She hits him over the head and knocks him to the ground.

After Mrs. Jones tells Roger that he could simply have asked for the shoes, "the boy looked at her. There was a long pause. A very long pause." What does this pause show about Roger?

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

He is growing ever more suspicious of her.

He is so unused to washing his face that he forgets to dry it.

He is waiting for the right moment to run out of the house.

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

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

She is hoping to join Roger in a life of crime.

She is very lonely and needs someone to talk to.

Feeling that Roger has lied to her, she tells him a lie in return.

What is the meaning of this line from "Thank You, M'am"? He did not trust the woman not to trust him.

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

Roger knows he has hurt Mrs. Jones and feels unworthy of her trust.

Roger hopes that Mrs. will trust him so he can take advantage of her.

Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones does not trust him.

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

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

People who buy shoes with stolen money will be punished.

If you buy shoes that don't fit, they will hurt so much that it will feel as if your feet are burning.

Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door.

Roger realized how inadequate a mere thank you was for all Mrs. Jones had done for him.

Roger wanted to say something nasty to Mrs. Jones, but he restrained himself.

Roger did not really want to thank Mrs. Jones because he felt that she forced him to go with her.

Roger had planned to say something, but it completely escaped his mind.

What is theme in literature?

a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or implied.

a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly only.

a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be implied only.

a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which is never stated directly nor implied.

What is implied theme?

The theme is revealed through setting, point of view, and characters' actions.

The theme is revealed as a written statement in the text.

Which of the following best captures the theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.

Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.

If you're going to steal, don't get caught.

The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.

At the end of "Thank You, M'am", when Mrs. Jones bids Roger goodnight, how does Roger probably feel?

grateful to her for her kindness and teaching

lucky to have gotten away with his attempted crime

sorry that he'd met Mrs. Jones that night

angry at Mrs. Jones for making him leave

Thank You Ma'am

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the end of the story,....

Roger offers to repay Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Jones keeps Roger prisoner

Mrs. Jones wishes Roger a good night

Roger runs away as soon as Mrs. Jones lets go of him

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Readers can infer that Mrs. Jones....

thinks Roger should earn the money for shoes

is able to forgive Roger

wants Roger to visit her often

wants to adopt Roger

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To show that she does not expect Roger to rob her again, Mrs. Jones....

asks if there is anyone at his house to feed him

tells him he should not have snatched her purse

asks him to go to the store

turns her back on him while she cooks

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Roger asks,"You gonna take me to jail?" Mrs Jones replies

"Not yet."

"Not in a million years."

"Not until you've eaten dinner."

"Not with that face, I would not take you nowhere."

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which words best describe Mrs. Jones?

tough and ruthless

meek and strong

foolish and trusting

strict and kind

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of the story, you know that Roger ....

is selfish

is a quiet, honest boy at heart

thinks the world owes him something

has a criminal mind

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Roger's attempt to steal Mrs. Jones' pocketbook thwarted

Mrs. Jones trips him.

The combined weight of the purse and his body throws him off balance.

Mrs. Jones sees what he is about to do and talks him out of it.

His conscience stops him after he has grabbed the purse.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Thank You Ma'am

At the end of the story,....

Readers can infer that Mrs. Jones....

To show that she does not expect Roger to rob her again, Mrs. Jones....

When Roger asks,"You gonna take me to jail?" Mrs Jones replies

Which words best describe Mrs. Jones?

By the end of the story, you know that Roger ....

How is Roger's attempt to steal Mrs. Jones' pocketbook thwarted

"When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones," Mrs. Jones says. From this announcement you can see that Mrs. Jones...

After Mrs. Jones brings Roger home, she...

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