Which passage from the story best supports your answer to Part A?

"The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now"

Why does Mrs. Jones say that she wishes Roger were her own son?

So she could teach him right from wrong

What similarity between Roger and Mrs. Jones does she mention?

They have both done things they aren't proud of

What does the hyperbole show about Mrs. Jones?

Mrs. Jones is a strong woman who isn’t afraid to confront someone.

What can readers infer about Roger's life?

He usually has to take care of himself

What is Mrs. Jones main hope for Roger?

She wants Roger to feel trustworthy

What passage best supports your answer to Part A?

There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.

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1
Which passage from the story best supports your answer to Part A?
"The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now"
"She heated some lima beans and ham she had in the icebox"
"The woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived"
"When she got to her door, she dragged the boy inside, down a hall"
2
Why does Mrs. Jones say that she wishes Roger were her own son?
So she could buy him all the shoes he wanted
So she could make sure he gets a good education
So she could punish him properly
So she could teach him right from wrong
3
What is the most likely meaning of the word permit? Our teacher will not permit us to complete math problems with a pen.
Allow
Invite
Reward
Stop
4
In Thank You, M’am, how do Roger and Mrs. Jones meet?
She invites him into her home
He robs the shop where she works
He tries to snatch her purse.
She offers to buy him a pair of shoes
5
What similarity between Roger and Mrs. Jones does she mention?
They have both hurt people they loved
They are both poor
They both want suede shoes
They have both done things they aren't proud of
6
What does the hyperbole show about Mrs. Jones?
Mrs. Jones hates children.
Mrs. Jones is a mean woman who will hurt anyone that upsets her.
Mrs. Jones is a strong woman who isn’t afraid to confront someone.
Mrs. Jones immediately plans to turn Roger into the police.
7
What can readers infer about Roger's life?
His parents left him on the street
He usually has to take care of himself
His family has money for shoes
He spends a lot of time at the city jail
8
What is Mrs. Jones main hope for Roger?
She wants Roger to feel trustworthy
She wants Roger to become her son
She wants Roger to return her money
She wants Roger to feel miserable
9
What passage best supports your answer to Part A?
There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.
Do you need somebody to go to the store,” asked the boy...
"I’m very sorry, Lady, … ” whispered the boy.
You gonna take me to jail?” asked the boy.…
10
Mrs. Jones picked Roger up and “shook him until his teeth rattled.” What figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
Personification

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