Thank You M'am

What is the setting of the "Thank You M'am"?

• The story takes place in Harlem, New York in 1990.

• The story is set in the future.

• The story is set outside, late in the night around 11pm.

• The story takes place in an alley.

Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones' purse. What part of the story's plot is this?

• It is the falling action.

• It is the climax.

• It is the rising action.

• It is the resolution.

What happens immediately after Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse?

• Mrs. Jones threatens to call the police.

• Roger tells Mrs. Jones he is hungry.

• The police arrest Roger.

• Mrs. Jones holds onto Roger, and drags him to her home.

Which character traits best describe Mrs. Jones in the story?

• Observant and compassionate.

• Accomplished and skillful.

• Sharp and indecisive.

• Foolish and impulsive.

Why doesn't Mrs. Jones watch Roger and her purse while she makes them a meal?

• Mrs. Jones wants Roger to go to the store for her.

• Mrs. Jones has come to trust Roger.

• Mrs. Jones thinks Roger believes she is broke.

• Mrs. Jones locked the door so Roger cannot leave.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization of Mrs. Jones?

• "After he had dried his face and not knowing what else to do dried it again, the boy turned around, wondering what next."

• "She still held him. But she bent down enough to permit him to stoop and pick up her purse."

• "He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans."

• "She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails."

Which TWO (2) statements represent themes of "Thank You M'am"?

• It is dangerous to walk alone in the city at night.

• A little kindness can go a long way.

• No crime should go unpunished.

• Every action has consequences.

• The power of love and trust can turn someone's life around.

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to Question 7?

• "So you set down while I fix us something to eat. You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable."

• "I have done things, too, which I would not tell you son—neither tell God, if he didn’t already know."

• "The door was open. He could make a dash for it down the hall. He could run, run, run, run, run!"

• "I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes."

What is ONE (1) lesson Mrs. Jones teaches Roger? Use at least one piece of evidence from the text to explain your answer.

Choose TWO (2) character traits that describe Roger. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.