"Thank You, M'am" Comprehension Quiz

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3