"Thank You, Ma'am" Review

What does Roger attempt to steal from Mrs. Jones?

• Her watch

• Her dinner

• Her purse

• Her cell phone

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following words is a synonym for frail, as used in the sentence “The boy appeared sickly and frail”?

• Weak

• Strong

• Shy

• Timid

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in first place?

• She sees him on the street and invites him to her house for dinner.

• They have been good friends for years and have not seen each other in a long time.

• She promises to give him money for a pair of shoes if he has dinner with her.

• She puts him in a half-nelson and drags him there against his will.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is probably true about Roger?

• His parents don’t take good care of him.

• He is homeless and lives on the street.

• He is really Mrs. Jones’s son.

• He doesn't like elderly people.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones call the police?

• Roger did not really aim to steal her purse.

• She wants to help Roger change his ways.

• She is afraid of the police.

• She wants to punish him and make him apologize for what he's done.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Mrs. Jones makes dinner, Roger sits far away from her purse. Why?

• Mrs. Jones shows Roger that she trusts him, and he doesn’t want to disappoint her.

• Roger is afraid that Mrs. Jones will call the police on him.

• Roger hopes that Mrs. Jones will give him money, and he won’t have to steal it.

• He does not want to smell the food she is cooking because it will make his stomach growl.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the boy's feelings in the story?

• Frightened, then trusting

• Angry, then hungry

• Greedy, then generous

• Excited, then indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help this boy?

• She was a nice person and helped everyone.

• She thought Roger was homeless.

• She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger..

• He reminded her of her own son.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why couldn't Roger say anything to Mrs. Jones at the end of the story?

• He was just happy he got $10 and didn't feel the need to say thank you.

• He was in shock of her and couldn't believe someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something.

• He was so scared she was going to call the police.

• He was happy to be out of her home.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which words best describe Mrs. Jones?

• tough and ruthless

• meek and strong

• foolish and trusting

• strict and kind

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3