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

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

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

Roger learned his lesson and changed his ways

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

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

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

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 setting of “Thank You M’am”?

11pm, LBWJ is walking home alone.

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Short Story Elements- Thank You Ma'am

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Short Story- Thank You Ma'am

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

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