Characters/Author
Who is the main character
Roger
What did Roger do to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
stole her pocket book
Roger wanted " a pair of blue suede" what
shoes
"A large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails" is an example of what
hyperbole
Where did Roger try to steal the pocket book
on the street at night
Who does the main character run into
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
What did Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones make Roger do at her house
wash his face
Who said "Was I bothering you when I turned that corner"
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
What is an example of repetition in the story
"run, run, run, run, run"
Where does most of the story take place
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones' house
Who is the author
Langston Hughes
What did Roger regret not doing at the end of the story
saying more than just "Thank you ma'am"
Who said "Do you need somebody to go to the store"
Roger
"It had a long strap, and she carried it slung across her shoulder" is an example of what literary device
imagery
Where did Roger and Mrs. Luella Bate Washington Jones eat dinner
her dinning room table
What did the main character look like
frail
Why did Roger steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones' pocket book
he wanted new shoes
Who would say "Um-hum"
Mrs. Luella Bates Jones
What is an example of irony in the story
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones was kind to Roger although he tried to rob her
Where did Roger wash his face
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones' bathroom
How old is the main character according to the author
14 or 15
What did Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones make for dinner
lima beans and ham
Roger wanted "to get some" what from the store
milk
When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones told Roger his face was dirty and later took him to her house to wash his face
What was the street like when Roger tried to rob Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones