Exploring Themes in Short Stories:

Which of the following is a central theme in "Thank You, Ma'am"?

• The importance of wealth

• Forgiveness and kindness

• The dangers of the city

• Competition and rivalry

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who is the main character in "Raymond's Run"?

• Roger

• Mrs. Jones

• Squeaky

• Mary Lou

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Roger try to steal from Mrs. Jones in "Thank You, Ma'am"?

• Her groceries

• Her purse

• Her hat

• Her shoes

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "Raymond's Run," what is Squeaky's main goal?

• To win a spelling bee

• To become a famous singer

• To win the May Day race

• To make new friends

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which character shows a change of heart in "Thank You, Ma'am"?

• Squeaky

• Roger

• Gretchen

• Raymond

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What motivates Mrs. Jones to help Roger instead of punishing him?

• She wants to teach him a lesson about kindness

• She is afraid of him

• She wants to call the police

• She needs help carrying her groceries

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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

How does Squeaky feel about taking care of her brother Raymond?

• She resents it and tries to avoid him

• She is proud and protective of him

• She ignores him most of the time

• She asks others to watch him

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best summarizes Roger's motivation for trying to steal Mrs. Jones's purse?

• He wants to buy food for his family

• He wants to buy a pair of blue suede shoes

• He wants to impress his friends

• He wants to get revenge

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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

How does Squeaky's attitude toward Gretchen change by the end of "Raymond's Run"?

• She becomes more competitive

• She decides to ignore Gretchen

• She respects Gretchen as a runner

• She wants to fight Gretchen

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What lesson does Roger learn from his encounter with Mrs. Jones?

• That stealing is easy

• That kindness can change people

• That adults cannot be trusted

• That he should run faster

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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