"Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes Unit Test

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"Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes Unit Test

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Select the 7 words from the text in paragraph 1 that best develops the setting of the story.

She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails. It had a long strap and she carried it slung across her shoulder. It was about eleven o’clock at night, and she was walking alone, when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse. The strap broke with the single tug the boy gave it from behind. But the boy’s weight, and the weight of the purse combined caused him to lose his balance so, instead of taking off full blast as he had hoped, the boy fell on his back on the sidewalk, and his legs flew up. The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter. Then she reached down, picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled.

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Read the excerpt from paragraphs 25-26 below. Mark the sentence that show that Roger is conflicted about how to behave with Mrs. Jones.

25  "Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face," said the woman, whereupon she turned him loose -- at last. Roger looked at the door -- looked at the woman -- looked at the door -- and went to the sink. 
26  "Let the water run until it gets warm," she said. "Here's a clean towel."

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Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage?

"The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door" (para. 46).

Roger had planned to say something, but it completely escaped his mind.

Roger wanted to say something nasty to Mrs. Jones, but he restrained himself.

Roger realized how inadequate a mere thank you was for all Mrs. Jones had done for him.

Roger did not really want to thank Mrs. Jones because he felt that she forced him to go with her.

Which of the following best captures one possible theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

If you're going to steal, don't get caught.

Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.

Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.

The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.

Select all that apply:

Which of the following traits describe Roger?

impulsive

compassionate

young and immature

generous

Why did Mrs. Jones' carry out each of these actions?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Washes his Face and Feeds Him		Self-Defense
Robbery Response (Kicks and Shakes Roger)		Empathy and Compassion - She wanted to teach him a lesson.
Gives him $10		He has no family or guidance. She sees herself in him and wishes someone had done the same for her.
Takes Roger to her Home		She gives him the power of choice and hopes that he makes better decisions.

Select the 7 words from the text in paragraph 1 that best develops the setting of the story.

She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails. It had a long strap and she carried it slung across her shoulder. It was about eleven o’clock at night, and she was walking alone, when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse. The strap broke with the single tug the boy gave it from behind. But the boy’s weight, and the weight of the purse combined caused him to lose his balance so, instead of taking off full blast as he had hoped, the boy fell on his back on the sidewalk, and his legs flew up. The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter. Then she reached down, picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled.

Match the evidence from the text that best supports each of Mrs. Jones' traits.

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Decisive/Resolved		"...picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled" (Hughes para.1).
Large/Strong		"...simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter" (Hughes para.1).
Brave/Fearless		"She still held him...Firmly gripped by his shirt front..." (Hughes para. 3-4).

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is perceptive throughout her interactions with Roger.
Read the following selection from "Thank you M'am".

13 "Um-hum! And 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?"
14 "No'm," said the boy.
15 "Then it will get washed this evening," said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the frightened boy behind her."

Based on what you read, which of the following is the best definition for the word perceptive?

forceful

unable to notice details

strong

Showing sensitive awareness for others

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of Mrs. Jones' words and/or actions from the story would be different if she wasn't perceptive?

"Then we will get it washed this evening" (Hughes para. 15).

"You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong" (Hughes para. 17).

"Then she cut him a half of her ten-cent cake. 'Eat some more, son,' she said'" (Hughes para. 42-43).

"'I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son... So you set down while I fix us something to eat. You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable" (Hughes para. 37).

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

How do those same actions make her empathetic?

Instead of calling the cops, she helped him because she wished that someone had helped her when she was younger.

She could see herself in Roger and feel for him, or empathize with him.

She had been through a great deal herself, and that allowed her to not only see his need but fill that need.

She was able to be sensitive so that she could see he needed someone. She could put herself in his shoes.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Read the selection from paragraph 21: "When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones" (Hughes).

What is the author emphasizing by having the character state her entire name?

The character is strong, proud, and forceful.

The boy asked her about her name.

Her name is like her: impressive, memorable, and as big as she is.

Read the excerpt from paragraphs 25-26 below. Mark the sentence that show that Roger is conflicted about how to behave with Mrs. Jones.

25  "Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face," said the woman, whereupon she turned him loose -- at last. Roger looked at the door -- looked at the woman -- looked at the door -- and went to the sink. 
26  "Let the water run until it gets warm," she said. "Here's a clean towel."

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
What does Roger's decision tell you about his internal conflict and his relationship with adults?

Roger does not regret trying to steal her purse.

Roger is ashamed of the way that he has behaved.

His decision to obey her shows that he respects her.

He is only "playing along" so that he can steal her purse when she isn't looking.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

In paragraphs 35-37, why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger about her past?

She wants him to know that she doesn't think that she is morally better than him. She admits that she has done some things that she regrets to connect with him.

She is showing him that you can't trust other people -- no matter what -- once they make bad choices.

She is trying to make him feel comfortable and treating him like she wishes that she had been treated.

She is hoping to teach him a life lesson -- both about stealing and about have empathy for others.

Which answer choice offer the BEST explanation to the following question:

Why does Mrs. Jones give him the $10 even though he tried to steal her pocketbook?

She knows what it is like to want things that she cannot have.

She thought that he really didn't mean to steal her pocketbook.

To teach him that attempted robbery has consequences

She didn't give him the money.

In paragraph 44, the author uses figurative language to make a point. What is Mrs. Jones trying to say?

"And next time do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor anybody else's -- because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet" (Hughes).

CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS BELOW THAT BEST EXPLAIN WHAT MRS. JONES IS TRYING TO SAY.

Someone might not be as kind next time he decides to try to rob someone.

Stealing a purse to buy shoes will have consequences.

She is familiar with the consequences of such actions and tries to warn him.

Shoes purchased with ill-gotten money will catch on fire.

How does the author's use of setting advance the plot of the story?

It causes the characters to be embarrassed.

It allows the characters to witness an unusual event.

It provides the solution to the character's problems.

It offers the characters a chance to learn about each other.

In paragraph 39, Roger wants to go to the store for Mrs. Jones in order to --

get sweet milk to drink with dinner

buy the blue suede shoes he wants

show Mrs. Jones he is trustworthy

take the money for the milk and run away

Based on the details in paragraphs 35-37, the readers can conclude that Mrs. Jones is most likely --

knows that Roger's parents are looking for him in the neighborhood

expects Roger to try to steal things from other people

thinks that hunger has driven Roger to snatch her purse

regrets things she has done in the past to get what she wanted

What is a blue-jean sitter (paragraph 1)?

The butt of a pair of blue jeans

None of the above.

A babysitter wearing blue jeans

A pair of blue jeans that you sit on

What is a pocketbook?

a book with pockets on the inside

a notebook for your pocket

an old term for a purse

a special bag for change

In paragraph 16, Hughes describes the character Roger:

"He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans" (Hughes 16).

Using context clues, what does the word "willow-wild" mean?

white like the blooms of a wild flower

frail and thin like a willow tree

wispy like a willow

wild and reckless

After getting Roger to her home in “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

She tells him her full name and address.

She tells her neighbors to keep their doors open.

She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

She asks him to wash his face.

In “Thank You, M’am,” what two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

In “Thank You, M’am,” what is the most likely reason Roger decides to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

He is sure that Mrs. Jones will call the police.

He is waiting for a chance to steal from Mrs. Jones.

He is confused by the way that Mrs. Jones is acting.

He wants Mrs. Jones to give him dinner.

Read the sentence from paragraph 37 of “Thank You, M’am.”

“You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable.”

The suffixes -able and -ible mean “capable or worthy of.” What does the word presentable mean as it is used in this sentence?

Worthy of the time of someone else

Capable of adjusting appearance

Capable of combing hair

Worthy of introduction to others

In “Thank You, M’am,” how does the unfamiliar setting first create an internal conflict for Roger?

It makes him feel ashamed to want new shoes.

It makes him think about turning down the offer of food.

It makes him consider escaping Mrs. Jones' house.

It makes him have mixed feelings when he leaves Mrs. Jones' house.

Which quote from the selection best shows how the unfamiliar setting creates an internal conflict for Roger?

"Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman—looked at the door—and went to the sink" (para. 25).

“Maybe you ain’t been to your supper either, late as it be” (para. 28).

Then he frowned, but not knowing he frowned (para. 36).

“'That will be fine,' said the boy" (para. 41).

Please place the following events in order from the beginning of the story to the end.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.
Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.
Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.
Mrs. Jones shuts the door.
Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.
Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the inciting incident?

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the rising action?

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the climax?

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the falling action?

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the resolution?

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Which of the following conflicts from "Thank you, M'am" are internal?

Roger is confused about how Mrs. Jones is acting.

Poverty

Roger seeking respect.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Roger wanting to earn the trust of Mrs. Jones.

Their living situation

Mrs. Jones deciding whether to give Roger the money.

Which of the following conflicts from "Thank you, M'am" are external?

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Their living situation

Roger seeking respect.

Poverty

Mrs. Jones deciding whether to give Roger the money.

Roger wanting to earn the trust of Mrs. Jones.

Roger is confused about how Mrs. Jones is acting.

In which point of view is "Thank You, M'am" told?

second person

third person

first person

Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? 

"The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door" (para. 46).

Roger had planned to say something, but it completely escaped his mind.

Roger wanted to say something nasty to Mrs. Jones, but he restrained himself.

Roger realized how inadequate a mere thank you was for all Mrs. Jones had done for him.

Roger did not really want to thank Mrs. Jones because he felt that she forced him to go with her.

Which of the following best captures one possible theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

If you're going to steal, don't get caught.

Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.

Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.

The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.

Select all that apply:

Which of the following traits describe Roger?

impulsive

compassionate

young and immature

generous

Why did Mrs. Jones' carry out each of these actions?

Washes his Face and Feeds Him

Self-Defense

Robbery Response (Kicks and Shakes Roger)

Empathy and Compassion - She wanted to teach him a lesson.

Gives him $10

He has no family or guidance. She sees herself in him and wishes someone had done the same for her.

Takes Roger to her Home

She gives him the power of choice and hopes that he makes better decisions.

Match the evidence from the text that best supports each of Mrs. Jones' traits.

Decisive/Resolved

"...picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled" (Hughes para.1).

Large/Strong

"...simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter" (Hughes para.1).

Brave/Fearless

"She still held him...Firmly gripped by his shirt front..." (Hughes para. 3-4).

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is perceptive throughout her interactions with Roger.
Read the following selection from "Thank you M'am".

13  "Um-hum! And 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?"
14  "No'm," said the boy.
15  "Then it will get washed this evening," said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the frightened boy behind her."

Based on what you read, which of the following is the best definition for the word perceptive?

forceful

unable to notice details

strong

Showing sensitive awareness for others

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of Mrs. Jones' words and/or actions from the story would be different if she wasn't perceptive?

"Then we will get it washed this evening" (Hughes para. 15).

"You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong" (Hughes para. 17).

"Then she cut him a half of her ten-cent cake. 'Eat some more, son,' she said'" (Hughes para. 42-43).

"'I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son... So you set down while I fix us something to eat. You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable" (Hughes para. 37).

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

How do those same actions make her empathetic?

Instead of calling the cops, she helped him because she wished that someone had helped her when she was younger.

She could see herself in Roger and feel for him, or empathize with him.

She had been through a great deal herself, and that allowed her to not only see his need but fill that need.

She was able to be sensitive so that she could see he needed someone. She could put herself in his shoes.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Read the selection from paragraph 21:
 "When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones" (Hughes).

What is the author emphasizing by having the character state her entire name?

The character is strong, proud, and forceful.

The boy asked her about her name.

Her name is like her: impressive, memorable, and as big as she is.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
What does Roger's decision tell you about his internal conflict and his relationship with adults?

Roger does not regret trying to steal her purse.

Roger is ashamed of the way that he has behaved.

His decision to obey her shows that he respects her.

He is only "playing along" so that he can steal her purse when she isn't looking.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

In paragraphs 35-37, why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger about her past?

She wants him to know that she doesn't think that she is morally better than him. She admits that she has done some things that she regrets to connect with him.

She is showing him that you can't trust other people -- no matter what -- once they make bad choices.

She is trying to make him feel comfortable and treating him like she wishes that she had been treated.

She is hoping to teach him a life lesson -- both about stealing and about have empathy for others.

Which answer choice offer the BEST explanation to the following question:

Why does Mrs. Jones give him the $10 even though he tried to steal her pocketbook?

She knows what it is like to want things that she cannot have.

She thought that he really didn't mean to steal her pocketbook.

To teach him that attempted robbery has consequences

She didn't give him the money.

In paragraph 44, the author uses figurative language to make a point. What is Mrs. Jones trying to say?

"And next time do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor anybody else's -- because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet" (Hughes).

CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS BELOW THAT BEST EXPLAIN WHAT MRS. JONES IS TRYING TO SAY.

Someone might not be as kind next time he decides to try to rob someone.

Stealing a purse to buy shoes will have consequences.

She is familiar with the consequences of such actions and tries to warn him.

Shoes purchased with ill-gotten money will catch on fire.

How does the author's use of setting advance the plot of the story?

It causes the characters to be embarrassed.

It allows the characters to witness an unusual event.

It provides the solution to the character's problems.

It offers the characters a chance to learn about each other.

In paragraph 39, Roger wants to go to the store for Mrs. Jones in order to --

get sweet milk to drink with dinner

buy the blue suede shoes he wants

show Mrs. Jones he is trustworthy

take the money for the milk and run away

Based on the details in paragraphs 35-37, the readers can conclude that Mrs. Jones is most likely --

knows that Roger's parents are looking for him in the neighborhood

expects Roger to try to steal things from other people

thinks that hunger has driven Roger to snatch her purse

regrets things she has done in the past to get what she wanted

What is a blue-jean sitter (paragraph 1)?

The butt of a pair of blue jeans

None of the above.

A babysitter wearing blue jeans

A pair of blue jeans that you sit on

What is a pocketbook?

a book with pockets on the inside

a notebook for your pocket

an old term for a purse

a special bag for change

In paragraph 16, Hughes describes the character Roger:

"He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans" (Hughes 16).

Using context clues, what does the word "willow-wild" mean?

white like the blooms of a wild flower

frail and thin like a willow tree

wispy like a willow

wild and reckless

After getting Roger to her home in “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger? 

She tells him her full name and address.

She tells her neighbors to keep their doors open.

She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

She asks him to wash his face.

In “Thank You, M’am,” what two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

Mean

Rich

Outspoken

Generous

Dismissive

In “Thank You, M’am,” what is the most likely reason Roger decides to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

He is sure that Mrs. Jones will call the police.

He is waiting for a chance to steal from Mrs. Jones.

He is confused by the way that Mrs. Jones is acting.

He wants Mrs. Jones to give him dinner.

Read the sentence from paragraph 37 of “Thank You, M’am.”

“You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable.”

The suffixes -able and -ible mean “capable or worthy of.” What does the word presentable mean as it is used in this sentence?

Worthy of the time of someone else

Capable of adjusting appearance

Capable of combing hair

Worthy of introduction to others

In “Thank You, M’am,” how does the unfamiliar setting first create an internal conflict for Roger?

It makes him feel ashamed to want new shoes.

It makes him think about turning down the offer of food.

It makes him consider escaping Mrs. Jones' house.

It makes him have mixed feelings when he leaves Mrs. Jones' house.

Which quote from the selection best shows how the unfamiliar setting creates an internal conflict for Roger?

"Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman—looked at the door—and went to the sink" (para. 25).

“Maybe you ain’t been to your supper either, late as it be” (para. 28).

Then he frowned, but not knowing he frowned (para. 36).

“'That will be fine,' said the boy" (para. 41).

Please place the following events in order from the beginning of the story to the end.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the inciting incident?

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the rising action?

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the climax?

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the falling action?

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Which of the following events represents the resolution?

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Mrs. Jones kicks and shakes Roger.

Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her house.

Roger thanks Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones asks Roger to wash his face and feeds him.

Mrs. Jones shuts the door.

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10.

Which of the following conflicts from "Thank you, M'am" are internal?

Roger is confused about how Mrs. Jones is acting.

Poverty

Roger seeking respect.

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Roger wanting to earn the trust of Mrs. Jones.

Their living situation

Mrs. Jones deciding whether to give Roger the money.

Which of the following conflicts from "Thank you, M'am" are external?

Roger steals Mrs. Jones' purse.

Their living situation

Roger seeking respect.

Poverty

Mrs. Jones deciding whether to give Roger the money.

Roger wanting to earn the trust of Mrs. Jones.

Roger is confused about how Mrs. Jones is acting.

In which point of view is "Thank You, M'am" told?

second person

third person

first person

"Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes Unit Test

"Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes Unit Test

Select the 7 words from the text in paragraph 1 that best develops the setting of the story.

Read the excerpt from paragraphs 25-26 below. Mark the sentence that show that Roger is conflicted about how to behave with Mrs. Jones.

Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? "The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door" (para. 46).

Which of the following best captures one possible theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

Select all that apply:Which of the following traits describe Roger?

Why did Mrs. Jones' carry out each of these actions?

Select the 7 words from the text in paragraph 1 that best develops the setting of the story.

Match the evidence from the text that best supports each of Mrs. Jones' traits.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Which of Mrs. Jones' words and/or actions from the story would be different if she wasn't perceptive?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:How do those same actions make her empathetic?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Read the selection from paragraph 21: "When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones" (Hughes).What is the author emphasizing by having the character state her entire name?

Read the excerpt from paragraphs 25-26 below. Mark the sentence that show that Roger is conflicted about how to behave with Mrs. Jones.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:What does Roger's decision tell you about his internal conflict and his relationship with adults?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:In paragraphs 35-37, why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger about her past?

Which answer choice offer the BEST explanation to the following question:Why does Mrs. Jones give him the $10 even though he tried to steal her pocketbook?

How does the author's use of setting advance the plot of the story?

In paragraph 39, Roger wants to go to the store for Mrs. Jones in order to --

Based on the details in paragraphs 35-37, the readers can conclude that Mrs. Jones is most likely --

What is a blue-jean sitter (paragraph 1)?

What is a pocketbook?

In paragraph 16, Hughes describes the character Roger:"He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans" (Hughes 16).Using context clues, what does the word "willow-wild" mean?

After getting Roger to her home in “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

In “Thank You, M’am,” what two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

In “Thank You, M’am,” what is the most likely reason Roger decides to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

Read the sentence from paragraph 37 of “Thank You, M’am.”“You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable.”The suffixes -able and -ible mean “capable or worthy of.” What does the word presentable mean as it is used in this sentence?

In “Thank You, M’am,” how does the unfamiliar setting first create an internal conflict for Roger?

Which quote from the selection best shows how the unfamiliar setting creates an internal conflict for Roger?

Please place the following events in order from the beginning of the story to the end.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Which of the following events represents the inciting incident?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Which of the following events represents the rising action?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Which of the following events represents the climax?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Which of the following events represents the falling action?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Which of the following events represents the resolution?

Which of the following conflicts from "Thank you, M'am" are internal?

Which of the following conflicts from "Thank you, M'am" are external?

In which point of view is "Thank You, M'am" told?

Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage?

"The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door" (para. 46).

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Which of the following traits describe Roger?

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Which of Mrs. Jones' words and/or actions from the story would be different if she wasn't perceptive?

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How do those same actions make her empathetic?

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Read the selection from paragraph 21: "When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones" (Hughes).

What is the author emphasizing by having the character state her entire name?

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What does Roger's decision tell you about his internal conflict and his relationship with adults?

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In paragraphs 35-37, why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger about her past?

Which answer choice offer the BEST explanation to the following question:

Why does Mrs. Jones give him the $10 even though he tried to steal her pocketbook?

In paragraph 16, Hughes describes the character Roger:

"He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans" (Hughes 16).

Using context clues, what does the word "willow-wild" mean?

Read the sentence from paragraph 37 of “Thank You, M’am.”

“You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable.”

The suffixes -able and -ible mean “capable or worthy of.” What does the word presentable mean as it is used in this sentence?

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Which of the following events represents the inciting incident?

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Which of the following events represents the rising action?

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Which of the following events represents the climax?

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Which of the following events represents the falling action?

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Which of the following events represents the resolution?