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"

What can readers infer about Roger's life?

He usually has to take care of himself

What does the hyperbole show about Mrs. Jones?

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

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

So she could teach him right from wrong

What passage best supports your answer to Part A?

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

What is Mrs. Jones main hope for Roger?

She wants Roger to feel trustworthy

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

They have both done things they aren't proud of

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

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