Thank You Ma'am Review

Question 1

Definition: lifeless/empty

Answer 1

barren

Question 2

Definition: brittle and weak

Answer 2

frail

Question 3

Definition: not trusted

Answer 3

mistrusted

Question 4

definition: decent enough to be seen in public

Answer 4

presentable

Question 5

Definition: grabbing hold

Answer 5

latch

Question 6

Why was the boy trying to steal?

Answer 6

to buy new shoes

Question 7

Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones purse.

Answer 7

external conflict

Question 8

Roger is trying to make the decision to run or stay.

Answer 8

Internal conflict

Question 9

Roger does not have any support at home.

Answer 9

internal conflict

Question 10

Mrs. Jones struggles with her own past and loneliness.

Answer 10

internal conflict

Question 11

Mrs. Jones is…

Answer 11

strong, tough, kind-hearted, generous

Question 12

Roger is……

Answer 12

troubled, young, timid, scared

Question 13

What happens when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse in “Thank You, Ma’am”?

Answer 13

The purse is so heavy that he loses his balance and falls

Question 14

What can you infer about Mrs. Jones’s first reaction to Roger from this sentence in “Thank You, Ma’am”? The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter.

Answer 14

She is angry

Question 15

What can you infer about Roger from this exchange with Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, M’am”? “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.

Answer 15

He is neglected at home

Question 16

In “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones get Roger to her home?

Answer 16

She drags him up the street.

Question 17

Which idea does the theme of “Thank You, M’am” deal with?

Answer 17

the value of kindness

Question 18

For which activity would you most want to look “presentable?”

Answer 18

a job interview

Question 19

Which place would best be described as barren?

Answer 19

an empty beach

Question 20

Mrs. Jones says she would have given Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time. What can you infer from that pause?

Answer 20

He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.