Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Quiz

What time of day does the story begin?

• Night

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Morning

How does Mrs. Jones initially react to the boy's attempt to steal her purse?

• She screams for help

• She calls the police

• She runs away

• She kicks him and shakes him

What does Mrs. Jones ask Roger to do when they reach her home?

• Call his parents

• Wash his face

• Leave immediately

• Sit quietly

What does Mrs. Jones reveal about her past?

• She never wanted anything

• She was once a thief

• She has never done anything wrong

• She wanted things she couldn't get

What does Roger want to buy with the money he tried to steal?

• Blue suede shoes

• A hat

• A watch

• A new jacket

How does Mrs. Jones ensure Roger doesn't run away while at her home?

• She locks the door

• She keeps a close eye on him

• She ties him to a chair

• She doesn't watch him at all

What does Mrs. Jones prepare for Roger to eat?

• Pasta

• Soup

• A sandwich

• Lima beans and ham

What does Mrs. Jones give Roger before he leaves?

• A book

• Ten dollars

• A pair of shoes

• A new purse

What lesson does Mrs. Jones hope to impart to Roger?

• To never trust strangers

• To always ask for help

• To behave and not steal

• To work hard for what he wants

How does Roger feel as he leaves Mrs. Jones' home?

• Angry

• Confused

• Grateful

• Indifferent