What is the most likely reason why the author put the phrase "and went to the sink" in italics?

To emphasize the boy's decision

What was the effect of using expressions such as “No’m”, “I didn’t aim to” and “You a lie?"

It gives information about characters’ background/culture.

Which statement is a main theme of Thank You, Ma’am?

Lessons can be learned through kindness and goodwill.

How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?

She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.

Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?

He wants her to see he isn't taking anything from her purse.

According to Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, Ma'am,” what lesson has Roger not been taught?

the difference between right and wrong

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Thank You Ma'am

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A #reading and #comprehension activity for Thanksgiving based on Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes.

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1
The author describes Mrs. Jones as “a large woman.” What might large apply to besides her size?
her large amount of money
her large heart
her large temper
her large number of friends
2
What is the most likely reason why the author put the phrase "and went to the sink" in italics?
To describe the boy's location
To reveal the boy's anger
To indicate the boy's motivation
To emphasize the boy's decision
3
How old was the boy?
11/12
14/15
16/17
10/11
4
Infer how she felt - She "turned around & kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter.”
Mrs. Jones is angry.
Mrs. Jones is puzzled.
Mrs. Jones is frightened.
Mrs. Jones is deeply hurt.
5
What was the effect of using expressions such as “No’m”, “I didn’t aim to” and “You a lie?"
It gives information about characters’ background/culture.
The language reveals the theme of the story.
It provides an example of Standard American English.
It makes the setting easier to visualize.
6
Which statement is a main theme of Thank You, Ma’am?
City streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.
If you are going to steal, do not get caught.
Lessons can be learned through kindness and goodwill.
Lonely, older people seek company from those who harm them.
7
What did the boy try to do?
steal a woman's car
steal a woman's purse
steal shoes
steal milk
8
How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?
She tells him her full name.
She makes him wash his face.
She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.
She makes sure neighbors keep their doors open.
9
Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?
He doesn't want to smell food she's cooking.
He wants her to see he isn't taking anything from her purse.
He is scared she's phoning the police and wants to watch.
He wants to take money from her purse
10
Which of the following best describes the boy's feelings in the story?
Frightened, then trusting
Curious, then nervous
Angry, then hungry
Greedy, then generous
11
According to Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, Ma'am,” what lesson has Roger not been taught?
how to apologize
the difference between right and wrong
why “early to bed and early to rise” is true
how to steal a purse without getting caught
12
What was the boy's name?
Willis
William
Roger
Mark
13
Where did the woman take him?
to the police station
to jail
to his home
to her home
14
Why did he want to steal her purse?
to buy new jeans
to buy blue suede shoes
to buy a car
to buy food

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