Why does Mrs. Jones leave her purse by Roger while she cooks food?

to show him that she trusts him and he can trust her

because she forgets it is there

What lesson does Mrs. Jones want to teach Roger?

she wants to teach him not to steal from her ever again

she wants to teach him the difference between right and wrong

she wants to teach him that shoes are not worth stealing

she wants to teach him that he should learn to be on his own

How does Roger show Mrs. Jones that she can trust him?

he sits beside the purse and doesn't touch it

he sits at the table and doesn't move

when she leaves the room, he moves so she can see him

What is the importance of Mrs. Jones telling Roger about herself when she was young?

She wants him to understand that everyone makes mistakes.

She wants him to understand that they can start stealing together.

She wants him to understand that she is better than him.

She wants him to understand that she is very wise.

What are the main themes of this story?

Everyone deserves a second chance.

Doing the right thing is always the best option.

Kindness and trust are the most important things to have in life.

Why does Roger ask Mrs. Jones if she needs him to go to the store for her?

He wants to return the favor because she was so kind to him.

He wants another chance to steal her money.

He wants to get out of her house.

He is hungry and wants to steal some food.

Which of these events is an example of an external conflict?

B. Roger tries to take Mrs. Jones’s purse.

A. Mrs. Jones walks home from work.

C. Roger wants to buy new shoes.

D. Mrs. Jones cooks dinner for Roger.

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

A. People are more likely to learn to respect others when they are given a second chance after making a bad decision. .

B. Teenagers sometimes do impulsive things that get them into trouble.

C. Teenagers often don’t realize that adults have gone through the same things they have.

D. People from difficult home situations are likely to make bad decisions.

How does the main character change throughout the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

The main character, Roger, changes by learning a lesson about trust and kindness.

The main character, Roger, changes by becoming more naive and gullible.

The main character, Roger, changes by losing trust in others.

The main character, Roger, changes by becoming more selfish and dishonest.

What is the resolution of the story 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

Roger learns a valuable lesson about trust and kindness from Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

Roger becomes a successful businessman.

The story takes place in a small town.

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a strict teacher.

What is the significance of the title 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

The significance is to express gratitude and appreciation towards the woman in the story.

The title refers to a popular phrase used in the story.

The significance is to highlight the importance of manners and politeness.

The title is a metaphor for the main character's journey of personal growth.

What is the initiating event of "Thank You, M'am?"

Roger wants to try to steal money from Mrs. Jones, but he fails after her purse strap breaks and she is able to catch him.

Roger wants blue suede shoes and steals Mrs. Jones purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks Roger in his "blue jeaned sitter."

Which of the following illustrates Roger’s internal conflict?

“Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman—looked at the door—and went to the sink.”

“‘No’m,’ said the being dragged boy. ‘I just want you to turn me loose.’”

“Sweat popped out on the boy’s face and he began to struggle.”

There’s nobody home at my house,’ said the boy.”

Mrs. Jones is best characterized as

weak, frail, and easily intimidated.

"Thank You, M'am" Class Test

Authored by Sutania McBean

English

7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the protagonist?

Roger

Mrs. Jones

Rupert

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the antagonist?

Roger

Mrs. Jones

Rupert

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Roger and Mrs. Jones meet?

they are walking down the sidewalk at the same time

he is trying to steal her purse

she is friends with his mother

they meet at school

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can you infer from the following quote? "The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter."

Mrs. Jones is happy that Roger did this because she wants to know him

Mrs. Jones is sad that Roger did this because she thinks he should behave better

Mrs. Jones is angry that he did this because it is not the right thing to do

Mrs. Jones doesn’t care, but she is mean and often kicks kids

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can you infer about Roger’s appearance in the story?

He is neglected at home because his face is dirty

He is rich because he has nice clothes

He is poor because he has dirty clothes

He has hand me downs because his clothes are too small

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Mrs. Jones put Roger in a half-nelson?

She is going to take him to jail

She is going to take him back to his home and tell his parents

She is going to take him to her house

She wants to teach him a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Roger try to steal her purse?

He needs money for food

He is a bad kid

He needs money for his parents

He needs money for suede shoes

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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