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

the difference between right and wrong

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.

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

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.

How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?

She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.

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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
According to Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, Ma'am,” what lesson has Roger not been taught?
why “early to bed and early to rise” is true
how to apologize
the difference between right and wrong
how to steal a purse without getting caught
2
What was the boy's name?
Roger
William
Mark
Willis
3
The author describes Mrs. Jones as “a large woman.” What might large apply to besides her size?
her large number of friends
her large heart
her large amount of money
her large temper
4
Which of the following best describes the boy's feelings in the story?
Angry, then hungry
Frightened, then trusting
Curious, then nervous
Greedy, then generous
5
Where did the woman take him?
to jail
to his home
to the police station
to her home
6
What did the boy try to do?
steal a woman's car
steal a woman's purse
steal shoes
steal milk
7
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.
8
Which statement is a main theme of Thank You, Ma’am?
If you are going to steal, do not get caught.
Lonely, older people seek company from those who harm them.
City streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.
Lessons can be learned through kindness and goodwill.
9
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
To indicate the boy's motivation
To reveal the boy's anger
To describe the boy's location
10
How old was the boy?
11/12
16/17
14/15
10/11
11
Why did he want to steal her purse?
to buy blue suede shoes
to buy a car
to buy new jeans
to buy food
12
Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen?
He is scared she's phoning the police and wants to watch.
He doesn't want to smell food she's cooking.
He wants her to see he isn't taking anything from her purse.
He wants to take money from her purse
13
Infer how she felt - She "turned around & kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter.”
Mrs. Jones is puzzled.
Mrs. Jones is frightened.
Mrs. Jones is deeply hurt.
Mrs. Jones is angry.
14
How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?
She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food.
She makes sure neighbors keep their doors open.
She makes him wash his face.
She tells him her full name.

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