Understanding 'Thank You, Ma'am' by Langston Hughes

What time of day does the story 'Thank You, Ma'am' begin?

• Night

• Afternoon

• Morning

• Evening

What does Mrs. Jones do after the boy tries to steal her purse?

• She takes him home

• She lets him go

• She calls the police

• She scolds him and leaves

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

• Leave immediately

• Wash his face

• Call his parents

• Apologize again

Why does Mrs. Jones share her past with Roger?

• To make him feel guilty

• To show empathy and understanding

• To boast about her life

• To scare him

What lesson does Mrs. Jones try to teach Roger at the end of the story?

• To avoid certain neighborhoods

• To earn things honestly

• To never trust strangers

• To always be polite