Thank You Ma'am

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• Roger

• Mrs. Jones

• both

• neither

Read these statements about the setting. Which is true?

• The story takes place at dinner time.

• The story is sent in the year 1892.

• The story is set late at night.

• The story takes place in the future.

Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones's purse. This takes place in the...

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

What complication arises after Roger breaks the strap on Mrs. Jones's purse?

• Mrs. Jones threatens to call the police.

• Roger tells Mrs. Jones that he has not had anything to eat.

• Roger is unable to get away from Mrs. Jones.

• Roger flees the scene.

What character traits describe Mrs. Jones in the story? Choose TWO.

• foolish

• observant

• compassionate

• sharp

• indecisive

Why doesn't Mrs. Jones watch Roger and her purse while she cooks?

• She has locked the door so that Roger can't leave.

• She wants to show Roger she trusts him now.

• Roger knows she has no money.

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

Which shows Roger's attitude towards Mrs. Jones is changing?

• "I just want you to turn me loose."

• "You gonna take me to jail?"

• But the boy took care to sit on the far side of the room where he thought she could easily see him if she wanted to.

• Then she cut him a half of her ten cent cake.

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

• "She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it."

• "She still held him. But she bent down enough to permit him to stoop."

• "He looked as if here were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow wild."

• "After he had dried his face and not knowing what else to do, dried it again."

Which statement is a main theme of "Thank You Ma'am"?

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

• A little bit of kindness can go a long way.

• No crime should go unpunished.

• Every action has a consequence.

Which excerpt best supports the theme of this story?

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

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

• Pause. Silence. "I have done things I would not tell you son."

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