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- 1. Multiple Choice
What happens to Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones purse in "Thank you Mam"?
He changes his mind because he knows stealing is wrong
He changes his mind because he is frightened by her large size
The purse is so heavy that he loses his balance and falls.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What can you infer about Mrs. Jones's first reaction to Roger from this sentence in "THank You Mam"?
"The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter"
She was confused
She is scared
SHe is angry
- 3. Multiple Choice
What can you infer about Roger from this exchange with Mrs. Jones in "Thank you Mam"?
"Your face is dirty. I got a great mind to wash your face for you. Ain't you got nobody home to tell you to wash your face?"
"No'm" said the boy.
He is shy
He is neglected at home
He has trouble telling the truth
- 4. Multiple Choice
What can you infer about Mrs. Jones from this remark to Roger in "Thank You Mam"?
"But you put yourself in contact with me", said the woman. "If you think that that contact is not going to last awhile, you got another thought coming. When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones."
She is easily frightened
She has trouble expressing herself
She is bossy
- 5. Multiple Choice
In "Thank you Mam" how does Mrs. Jones get Roger to her home?
She drags him up the street
She asks the person who caught Roger to drop off the boy
She promises him food
- 6. Multiple Choice
In "Thank You Mam", why is Roger scared at first in Mrs. Jones's home?
Mrs. Jones is a strong, large woman
He fears that Mrs. Jones will turn him over to the police
Mrs. Jones talks so fast that he cannot understand her
- 7. Multiple Choice
In "Thank You Mam" why does Roger try to steal the purse
To get money for food
To get back at Mrs. Jones for stealing from his father
To get money to buy blue suede shoes
- 8. Multiple Choice
In "Thank you Mam" how does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?
She makes him wash his face
She makes neighbors keep their door open
She leaves her purse near him when she prepares food
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which idea does the theme of "Thank you Mam" deal with?
The value of kindness
The value of hard work
The value of a dollar
- 10. Multiple Choice
How would a reader state the theme of "Thank you Mam"?
Children should respect their elders
a child needs attention from an adult
Do not try to steal from your own backyard
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does barren mean in this sentence?
The surface of the moon is dark and barren.
distant
empty
frightening
- 12. Multiple Choice
For which activity would you most want to look presentable?
going to sleep
hanging out at a friend's house
cleaning the garage
going to a job interview
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