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Question 1

1.

In Thank You, M'am the setting of late at night is important because it

describes the way the people worked late hours long ago

allows the characters to have a conflict with each other

explains why the chracters chose to meet each other

compares the mjor and minor characters to each other

Question 2

2.

how does the setting of Mrs. Bates Washington Jones's attack influence it's plot?

The dark streets make the resolution possible

Setting the story outside makes the story unbelievable

the people passing by adds suspense to the rising action

Setting the story inside makes any conflict less likely

Question 3

3.

As Mrs. Bates Washington Jones tells the story about her being young and wanting things, why is her message important to the plot?

Her message shows that she is irritated by the boy

Her story shows that she is more interested in impressing the boy than teaching a lesson

Her story shows how much she enjoys telling stories

Her story shows that she is good at understanding people and th details prepare the reader for the unusual ending.

Question 4

4.

Which words from help the reader understand the meaning of the word frail?

tennis shoes and blue jeans 

you ought to be my son

willow wild

shirt front

Question 5

5.

Roger's reaction at the end of the story suggests he is

afraid of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones

nervous she will call the cops

grateful for the lesson he learned

disappointed that she kicked him out

Question 6

6.

Roger's dialogue with the woman in her house is significant because it

suggests that the lady is considering calling the cops

reveals that they have more in common than Roger thought

expresses the woman's anger at Roger for trying to steal from her

describes the relief the boy feels to wash his face

Question 7

7.

What is the best summary for the text?

In order to purchase new shoes, a boy tries to steal a woman’s purse, but she catches him.  She takes him home and shows him kindness and shares life lessons with him.  She ends up giving him the money he needed and sends him home.

A boy tries to steal a woman’s purse in order to buy a new pair of shoes.  She grabs him by the shirt and takes him home.  She feeds him and discusses her life with him.

A boys grabs a woman’s purse, but instead of stealing it, he falls and is caught by her.  Ultimately, she forgives him and gives him money to buy new shoes.

Hoping to get money for new shoes, a boy tries to steal from a woman on the street.  She ends up catching him, dragging him home, and teaching him a lesson.  Finally, she lets him leave.