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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen Roger looks from the open door to Mrs. Jones and back to the open door, you can infer that he isA. thinking about what is for dinnerB. deciding if he should close the doorC. wondering if he should try to escapeD. getting ready to wash his face
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Roger offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones?A. He knows she wants the sweetened milk.B. His escape will be easier once he gains her trust.C. He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.D. His surprise at her actions leads him to fear she will call the police.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat does presentable mean?A. made to be eatenB. ready to be washedC. fit to be seenD. meant to be repeated
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Roger attempt to steal from Mrs. Jones?her watchher purseher dinner
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words is a synonym for frail, as used in the sentence “The boy appeared sickly and frail”?
weak
shy
strong
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhere does Mrs. Jones take the boy?to the storeto her houseto the police station
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is probably true about Roger?His parents don’t take good care of himHe is homeless and lives on the streetHe is really Mrs. Jones’s son
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn’t Mrs. Jones call the police?Roger did not really aim to steal her purseShe wants to help Roger change his waysShe is afraid of the police
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen Mrs. Jones makes dinner, Roger sits far away from her purse. Why?Mrs. Jones shows Roger that she trusts him, and he doesn’t want to disappoint herRoger is afraid that Mrs. Jones will call the police on himRoger hopes that Mrs. Jones will give him money, and he won’t have to steal it
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help this boy?She was a nice person and helped everyoneShe thought Roger was homeless.She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy couldn't Roger say anything to Mrs. Jones at the end of the story?He was just happy he got $10 and didn't feel the need to say thank you.He was in shock of her and couldn't believe someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something.He was so scared she was going to call the police.
- 12. Multiple Choice
At the end of the story,....Roger offers to repay Mrs. JonesMrs. Jones keeps Roger prisonerMrs. Jones wishes Roger a good nightRoger runs away as soon as Mrs. Jones lets go of him - 13. Multiple ChoiceReaders can infer that Mrs. Jones....thinks Roger should earn the money for shoesis able to forgive Rogerwants Roger to visit her oftenwants to adopt Roger
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTo show that she does not expect Roger to rob her again, Mrs. Jones....asks if there is anyone at his house to feed himtells him he should not have snatched her purseasks him to go to the storeturns her back on him while she cooks
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich words best describe Mrs. Jones?tough and ruthlessmeek and strongfoolish and trustingstrict and kind
- 16. Multiple ChoiceBy the end of the story, you know that Roger ....is selfishis a quiet, honest boy at heartthinks the world owes him somethinghas a criminal mind
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAfter Mrs. Jones brings Roger home, she...treats him cruelly, as if he were her enemycoddles him, as if he were a helpless puppydisciplines him as if he were her own childwatches him suspiciously, as if he were a thief
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Luella's large purse represent symbolically?She is a horderShe likes to collect thingsShe can handle anythingShe has a lot of personal baggage
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does the author mean by "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet"?
It gets very hot in the summer.
If you steal money to buy shoes, eventually the guilt will burn your feet.
If you steal, your shoes will become too hot and burn your feet.
The stolen shoes will be ugly.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the female main character?Lucinda Bates Washington JonesLuella Bates Washington JonesWilma Bates Jefferson JonesLuella Bates Reagan Carter
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