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In Thank You Ma'am how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?
a) When Roger tries to steal her purse
b) When she tries to break up a street fight
c) at school career day
d) at a church social

Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger?
a) anger
b) fear
c) delight
d) confusion

What reason does Roger give for his action?
a) He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.
b) He is shy.
c) He has trouble telling the truth.
d) He wants a new bicycle.

What do these lines show you about Roger? Ain't you got nobody to you to wash your face? No'm, said the boy.
a) He is neglected at home.
b) He is shy.
c) He has a good sense of humor.
d) He doesn't tell the truth.

What do these lines indicate about Mrs. Jones? Then it (Roger's face) will get washed this evening...
a) She is concerned about Roger.
b) She is bossy.
c) She is a stickler for cleanliness.
d) She wants to be his friend.

What does Mrs. Jones do when the boy struggles to get away?
a) She jerks him around in front of her, wrestles him with one arm and drags him up the street.
b) She kicks him.
c) She lets him go.
d) She calls for the police.

Who is the protagonist in this story?
a) Mrs. Jones
b) Roger
c)
d)

Why does Mrs. Jones make a point of telling Roger about the bad things she did as a kid?
a) She believes that sharing that part of her past will help Roger trust her.
b) She wants to join him in a life of crime.
c) She is lonely and needs someone to talk to.
d)

Is Roger a round or static character?
a) round
b) static
c)
d)

What does Mrs. Jones mean when she tells Roger that shoes come by the devilish thing like that will burn your feet?
a) If you buy shoes with stolen money, your sense of guilt will make you feel as if the shoes are burning your feet.
b) Devilish shoes burn your feet.
c) If you buy shoes that don't fit, they will hurt.
d)

What is one theme in the story?
a) Young people make mistakes and these mistakes deserve to be forgiven.
b) If you are going to steal, don't get caught.
c) Plan ahead for the things you want.
d)

Who wrote Thank You Ma'am?
a) Langston Hughes
b) R.L. Stine
c) Edgar Allen Poe
d) Emily Dickenson

After Mrs. Jones tells Roger that he could simply have asked for the shoes, the boy looked at her. There was a long pause. A very long pause. What does this pause show about Roger?
a) He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.
b) He is not use to washing his face.
c) He is waiting for the right moment to run away from her house.
d) He is not sure he wants the shoes any more.

Which of the following best captures a theme of the story?
a) Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.
b) The city is a dangerous place.
c) Old people are lonely and seek company even from those that try to harm them.
d) You have to take what you need.

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