Thank You Ma'am

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

• delight

• confusion

• fear

• anger

What do these lines indicate about Mrs. Jones? Then it [Roger's face] will get washed this evening, said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the boy behind her.

• She is a stickler for cleanliness.

• She is a bossy woman.

• She is concerned about Roger.

• She is a professional psychic.

After Mrs. Jones tells Roger that he could have simply asked her for the shoes,
"the boy looked at her. There was a 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.

At the end of the story, you can infer that Roger

• is excited about being able to buy his new shoes

• resents the attitude that Mrs. Jones displayed toward him

• will probably try to pay the ten dollars back to Mrs. Jones

• will never forget the kindness Mrs. Jones showed him

Which of the following best describes Roger's feelings in the story?

• Frightened, then trusting

• Angry, then hungry

• Greedy, then generous

• Curious, then nervous

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help the boy?

• She loved children, puppies, and kittens.

• She thought that he was homeless.

• She identified with him because she was in similar situations when she was younger.

• She wanted to help everyone she met.

Why does Roger offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones

• He wants to bring her back some sweetened milk.

• He wants to escape.

• He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.

• She believes that she has called the police, and he wants to gone when they arrive.

What is the main theme of 'Thank You Ma'am'?

• A) Forgiveness and empathy

• B) Wealth and power

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Love and romance

What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger tries to steal her purse?

• A) She calls the police

• B) She runs away

• C) She takes him to her home

• D) She scolds him and leaves

How does Roger feel after Mrs. Jones gives him money for shoes?

• A) Grateful and surprised

• B) Angry and resentful

• C) Indifferent and bored

• D) Confused and upset