Analyzing Thank You Ma'am

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English
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7th Grade
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Christie Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of the story "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes?
The importance of wealth
The power of kindness and trust
The inevitability of fate
The struggle for survival
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences from "Thank You Ma'am" best supports the theme of kindness?
"She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails."
"I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes," said the boy.
"The woman said, 'You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong.'"
"He did not trust the woman not to trust him."
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the setting of "Thank You Ma'am" influence the characters' actions?
The setting is irrelevant to the characters' actions.
The urban setting creates a sense of anonymity that allows the boy to attempt theft.
The setting in a small town makes the characters more cautious.
The setting in a rural area encourages the characters to be more trusting.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What internal conflict does Roger face in "Thank You Ma'am"?
Whether to steal the purse or not
Whether to run away or stay with Mrs. Jones
Whether to apologize or remain silent
Whether to trust Mrs. Jones or not
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence from "Thank You Ma'am" provides evidence of Roger's internal conflict?
"He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans."
"The boy wanted to say something else other than 'Thank you, ma'am' to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones."
"He did not trust the woman not to trust him."
"She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails."
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What external conflict is present in "Thank You Ma'am"?
Roger's struggle with his conscience
Mrs. Jones' struggle to make ends meet
Roger's attempt to steal Mrs. Jones' purse
Mrs. Jones' decision to help Roger
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences from "Thank You Ma'am" supports the idea that Mrs. Jones is a caring person?
"She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails."
"The woman said, 'You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong.'"
"He did not trust the woman not to trust him."
"She led him down the hall to the front door and opened it."
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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