Thank You M'am

In the story, why is Roger scared, at first, in Mrs. Jones's home?

• He is very hungry.

• He fears that Mrs. Jones will turn him over to the police.

• Mrs. Jones is a strong, large woman.

• Mrs. Jones talks so fast that he cannot understand her.

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How do the characters meet in "Thank You M'am"?

• The boy helps the woman carry groceries.

• The boy tries to steal the woman's purse.

• The boy falls on the sidewalk and the woman helps him up.

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Why can't Roger say more than thank you at the end of the story?

• He's scared to walk home alone.

• He is upset that he has to leave Mrs. Jones's house.

• He can't think of the right words to thank for all she's done.

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After getting Roger to her home in “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

• She asks him to wash his face.

• She tells him her full name and address.

• She tells her neighbors to keep her doors open.

• She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

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In “Thank You, M’am,” what two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

• Dismissive

• Generous

• Mean

• Rich

• Outspoken

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In “Thank You, M’am,” why does Roger decide to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

• He wants her to give him dinner.

• He wants her to think well of him.

• He is afraid she will call the police.

• He is waiting for a chance to steal her purse.

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Which of the following sentences from "Thank You, M'am" is compound?

• The woman was sitting on the day bed.

• The water dripping from his face, the boy looked at her.

• It was about eleven o'clock at night, and she was walking alone.

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In the story 'Thank You M'am', what is the main reason Mrs. Jones takes Roger to her home?

• She wants to call the police.

• She wants to teach him a lesson.

• She wants to give him money.

• She wants to adopt him.

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What does Mrs. Jones give Roger before he leaves her house in 'Thank You M'am'?

• A book

• A meal

• Money

• A coat

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How does Mrs. Jones react when Roger tries to steal her purse in 'Thank You M'am'?

• She screams for help.

• She runs after him.

• She kicks him.

• She grabs him and takes him home.

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