Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes

Who is the author of "Thank You Ma'am"?

• Richard Connell

• Langston Hughes

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Eugenia Collier

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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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What is the narrative perspective of this story?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

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Which of the following best describes the way Mrs. Jones treats Roger?

• She deals with him in a threatening manner.

• She acts in a motherly way towards him.

• She tries to police his behavior.

• She aggressively tries to change him.

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In "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, a boy learns a valuable lesson after trying to steal a purse from a neighbor. What is the theme of the story?

• Making a negative choice will always come back on you.

• You should work hard.

• Stealing is wrong.

• Be careful of the weidos in your neighborhood.

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What is the primary theme of "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of kindness and compassion

• The inevitability of crime

• The value of education

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What is the name of the main female character in "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes?

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones

• Mrs. Smith

• Mrs. Robinson

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How does the interaction between Mrs. Jones and Roger change the plot of the story?

• It leads to a confrontation with the police.

• It results in Roger stealing more from Mrs. Jones.

• It transforms a potential crime into a lesson of kindness.

• It causes Mrs. Jones to lose her job.

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What role does the time of day play in the story "Thank You Ma'am"?

• It creates a sense of urgency and danger.

• It highlights the loneliness of the characters.

• It emphasizes the normalcy of the encounter.

• It makes the setting more romantic.

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What moral lesson does Mrs. Jones try to impart to Roger?

• Stealing is the only way to survive

• Trust no one

• Everyone deserves a second chance

• Always rely on yourself

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