What do we learn about Roger’s home life?

No one is home late at night at Roger’s house

What does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones do to Roger?

She drags him home to wash his face and feeds him

What was the conflict in the story “Thank You M’am”?

Roger attempts to steal LBWJ purse to get money for shoes.

What is Roger’s excuse for trying to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones’ purse?

He wanted to buy a pair of blue suede shoes.

During the introduction what do we learn about Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones?

She was a large woman with a large purse

What is the climax in “Thank You M’am”?

LBWJ gives Roger $10 and tells him to buy blue suede shoes.

What can we infer happened to Roger after leaving LBWJ house that night?

Roger learned his lesson and changed his ways

What is the setting of “Thank You M’am”?

11pm, LBWJ is walking home alone.

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Short Story- Thank You Ma'am

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Answers

1
What is the word for a refrigerator?
Half Nelson
Pocketbook
Icebox
Frail
2
What is a word for purse or wallet?
Pocketbook
Suede
Half Nelson
Frail
3
What do we learn about Roger’s home life?
No one is home late at night at Roger’s house
He has a pet dog named Bill
He has 13 brothers and sisters
He has very supportive parents
4
What does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones do to Roger?
She turns him in to the police.
She invites him to live with her.
She drags him home to wash his face and feeds him
She calls his parents
5
What is the word for think, skinny, lightweight?
Ice box
Frail
Half Nelson
Pocketbook
6
What was the conflict in the story “Thank You M’am”?
Roger gets lost while walking home late at night.
LBWJ takes Roger home to wash his face.
LBWJ falls down while walking
Roger attempts to steal LBWJ purse to get money for shoes.
7
What is another word for a stove?
Pocketbook
Gas Plate
Frail
Suede
8
What is Roger’s excuse for trying to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones’ purse?
He just felt like stealing.
He needed lunch money for school
He wanted to buy medicine for his sick mother
He wanted to buy a pair of blue suede shoes.
9
What is a word for leather with a napped, or soft, surface?
Half Nelson
Pocketbook
Suede
Icebox
10
Why does LBWJ say is the reason for NOT taking Roger to the police?
She doesn’t have a car.
His face is dirty
He has old shoes
She wants to be friends with him.
11
Who was the protagonist in “Thank You M’am”?
Joel Harris
Laura Kearns
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
Roger
12
During the introduction what do we learn about Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones?
She was a nurse
She was a small child
She was a large woman with a large purse
She was a clown
13
What is a wrestling hold used to keep someone in place?
Pocketbook
Suede
Half Nelson
Frail
14
What is the climax in “Thank You M’am”?
Roger tries to steal LBWJ purse
LBWJ gives Roger $10 and tells him to buy blue suede shoes.
LBWJ is walking down the street.
LBWJ talks to Roger about her life
15
What can we infer happened to Roger after leaving LBWJ house that night?
Roger adopted a dog
LBWJ took Roger to the police
Roger stole someone else's purse
Roger learned his lesson and changed his ways
16
What is the setting of “Thank You M’am”?
Early in the morning; sun is shining bright at Roger’s house
2nd period at PHS in Mrs. Placko's class
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is at the mall.
11pm, LBWJ is walking home alone.

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