Thank you, M'am

In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?

• at school career day
  
• at a church social
• when she tries to break up a street fight between Roger and his friend
• when he tries to steal her purse

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger?

• delight
• confusion
• fear
• anger

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What reason does Roger give for his action?

• He is out for kicks.
• He wants a new bicycle.
• He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.
• He needs lunch money for school.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do these lines show about Roger? "Ain't you got nobody to tell you to wash your face?" "No'm," said the boy.

• He is shy.
• He is neglected at home.
• He has trouble telling the truth.
• He has a good sense of humor.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

After Mrs. Jones tells Roger that he could simply have asked for the shoes, "the boy looked at her. There was a long pause. A very long pause." What does this pause show about Roger?

• He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.
• He is growing ever more suspicious of her.
• He is so unused to washing his face that he forgets to dry it.
• He is waiting for the right moment to run out of the house.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Mrs. Jones make a point of telling Roger about the bad things she did when she was young?

• She is hoping to join Roger in a life of crime.
• She is very lonely and needs someone to talk to.
• She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger to trust her.
• Feeling that Roger has lied to her, she tells him a lie in return.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.2

Describe Mrs. Jones

• Mean and nasty

• Caring, but firm

• Sad and lonely

• anxious and terrified

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• She calls the police

• The police arrest Roger

• Roger runs away

• She kicks Roger and pulls him by his shirt

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

How much money did Mrs. Jones give Roger in the text?

• $40

• $10

• $20

• $0

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CCSS.RL.8.1

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 that she trusts him now.

• Roger knows that she has no money or valuables in her purse.

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