RI 7.6
Which statement best describes how the narrator’s point of view affects the story?
A. It limits what readers know about Mrs. Jones’s thoughts, making them focus on Roger’s growth.
C. It gives full access to both characters’ emotions equally.
D. It shows events from Mrs. Jones’s view to create sympathy for her situation.
A. It limits what readers know about Mrs. Jones’s thoughts, making them focus on Roger’s growth.
What does Roger’s choice to stay and not run away reveal about the interaction between the two characters?
A. It shows that Mrs. Jones’s kindness begins to earn Roger’s trust.
C. It suggests he is too scared to move.
D. It highlights how trust transforms both of them by the end of the story.
D. It highlights how trust transforms both of them by the end of the story.
How does Hughes’s use of understatement in the line, “The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now,” contribute to the story’s tone?
A. It adds humor to a tense situation.
B. It creates suspense about what will happen next.
C. It subtly shows that trust has been built without needing emotional dialogue.
D. It reveals that Mrs. Jones is unaware of Roger’s actions.
C. It subtly shows that trust has been built without needing emotional dialogue.
n the line, “The boy could barely get his breath,” what does the phrase “get his breath” reveal through connotation?
A. It shows that Roger is careless and lazy.
B. It means he is trying to calm himself from excitement.
C. It suggests panic and fear after being caught.
D. It indicates physical exhaustion from running too far.
C. It suggests panic and fear after being caught.
In the line, “The boy could barely get his breath,” what does the phrase “get his breath” reveal through connotation?
A. It suggests panic and fear after being caught.
B. It means he is trying to calm himself from excitement.
C. It shows that Roger is careless and lazy.
D. It indicates physical exhaustion from running too far.
A. It suggests panic and fear after being caught.
How does Langston Hughes use point of view to shape the reader’s perception of Roger?
A. By showing his fear and confusion through his actions rather than his inner thoughts.
C. By switching perspectives throughout the story.
D. By using Mrs. Jones’s thoughts to explain Roger’s behavior.
A. By showing his fear and confusion through his actions rather than his inner thoughts.
How does Mrs. Jones’s decision to feed Roger impact the story’s plot?
A. It shifts the story from punishment to forgiveness, creating a chance for Roger to change.
C. It delays the conflict’s resolution.
D. It adds tension by making Roger more afraid of her.
A. It shifts the story from punishment to forgiveness, creating a chance for Roger to change.
Which inference best explains the symbolic meaning of Mrs. Jones’s purse in the story?
A. It represents wealth and status that Roger desires.
B. It symbolizes the danger of temptation.
C. It reflects Mrs. Jones’s strength and her ability to carry both burdens and compassion.
D. It stands for her strict control over Roger’s choices.
C. It reflects Mrs. Jones’s strength and her ability to carry both burdens and compassion.
What is the most accurate meaning of the word “presentable” in the sentence, “You go to that sink and wash your face so you will be presentable,” when considering Mrs. Jones’s tone?
A. Fashionable and stylish
B. Respectful and mature
C. Formal and overly dressed
D. Clean and worthy of being seen with dignity
D. Clean and worthy of being seen with dignity
What is the most accurate meaning of the word “presentable” in the sentence, “You go to that sink and wash your face so you will be presentable,” when considering Mrs. Jones’s tone?
A. Fashionable and stylish
B. Respectful and mature
C. Clean and worthy of being seen with dignity
D. Formal and overly dressed
C. Clean and worthy of being seen with dignity
f the story were told from Mrs. Jones’s perspective, how would the theme most likely change?
A. It would focus on her decision to teach rather than punish Roger.
C. It would show how Roger planned the theft.
D. It would highlight her compassion and reveal her personal regrets.
D. It would highlight her compassion and reveal her personal regrets.
How does the setting of Mrs. Jones’s home influence Roger’s character development?
A. It provides safety and comfort, allowing him to reflect on his actions.
C. It isolates him and increases his fear.
D. It contrasts with the street, symbolizing the possibility of a new beginning.
D. It contrasts with the street, symbolizing the possibility of a new beginning
How does Hughes’s choice to use a third-person limited point of view shape the reader’s emotional experience?
A. It creates distance from both characters and focuses on external actions.
B. It reveals both characters’ thoughts equally, adding dramatic irony.
C. It makes Mrs. Jones the only focus, emphasizing her authority.
D. It centers the reader on Roger’s inner conflict, encouraging empathy for his growth.
D. It centers the reader on Roger’s inner conflict, encouraging empathy for his growth.
n the description, “She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails,” what does this hyperbolic phrase reveal about Mrs. Jones through figurative meaning?
A. She is careless about what she carries.
B. She is wealthy and owns many items.
C. She is strong, capable, and prepared for any situation.
D. She is disorganized and distracted by material things.
C. She is strong, capable, and prepared for any situation.
In the description, “She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails,” what does this hyperbolic phrase reveal about Mrs. Jones through figurative meaning?
A. She is careless about what she carries.
B. She is wealthy and owns many items.
C. She is strong, capable, and prepared for any situation.
D. She is disorganized and distracted by material things.
C. She is strong, capable, and prepared for any situation.
How would the story change if it were told from Mrs. Jones’s point of view?
A. Readers would see her inner thoughts and reasons for showing kindness to Roger.
B. The story would lose all emotional meaning.
C. Readers would know less about Roger’s background.
D. It would be more focused on the setting than the characters.
A. Readers would see her inner thoughts and reasons for showing kindness to Roger
What does the conflict between Mrs. Jones and Roger reveal about both characters?
A. It shows that both are stubborn and unwilling to change.
B. It reveals Mrs. Jones’s strength and Roger’s desire to do better.
C. It proves that both characters dislike each other.
D. It shows that Mrs. Jones is weak and forgiving too easily.
B. It reveals Mrs. Jones’s strength and Roger’s desire to do better.
What deeper theme is revealed through the contrast between Mrs. Jones’s physical strength and emotional gentleness?
A. That power is meaningless without fear.
B. That kindness can be more transformative than punishment.
C. That people in authority must always appear tough.
D. That forgiveness often weakens one’s position.
B. That kindness can be more transformative than punishment.
What does the phrase “He could make a dash for it down the hall” imply through its figurative use of “dash”?
A. Roger is daydreaming about escaping.
B. Roger is considering stealing something else.
C. Roger debates between fleeing and proving his trustworthiness.
D. Roger is confident that Mrs. Jones will not stop him.
C. Roger debates between fleeing and proving his trustworthiness.
What does the phrase “everything in it but hammer and nails” suggest about Mrs. Jones’s personality through figurative language?
A. She is careless and disorganized.
B. She is protective and always prepared.
C. She is weak and tired.
D. She is materialistic and selfish.
B. She is protective and always prepared.
How does the third-person limited point of view shape the story’s theme?
A. It limits understanding of both characters, hiding the theme.
B. It allows readers to experience Roger’s change through his reactions and dialogue, highlighting themes of trust and forgiveness.
C. It makes the story less emotional because it avoids personal thoughts.
D. It focuses only on plot and not on moral lessons.
B. It allows readers to experience Roger’s change through his reactions and dialogue, highlighting themes of trust and forgiveness.
How does the resolution of the story develop its central message?
A. It shows that punishment is more effective than forgiveness.
B. It proves that trust cannot be earned through kindness.
C. It highlights that compassion and understanding can inspire change in others.
D. It suggests that people never learn from their mistakes.
C. It highlights that compassion and understanding can inspire change in others.
How does the ending contribute to the story’s message?
A. It suggests Roger was punished later for his actions.
B. It leaves readers uncertain about what happened to him.
C. It shows that even one brief act of kindness can leave a lasting impact.
D. It proves that Mrs. Jones expected something in return for her help.
C. It shows that even one brief act of kindness can leave a lasting impact.
The phrase “the combined weight of boy and bag” helps readers infer what about the scene?
A. The struggle between Roger and Mrs. Jones was brief and unimportant.
B. Roger was small compared to the heavy purse, showing why he failed to steal it.
C. The purse was empty, making it easy for Roger to grab.
D. Mrs. Jones let go of the bag on purpose to test Roger’s strength.
B. Roger was small compared to the heavy purse, showing why he failed to steal it.
n the line, “He did not want to be mistrusted now,” how does the word “mistrusted” deepen the reader’s understanding of Roger’s development?
A. It shows he is angry that Mrs. Jones caught him.
B. It reveals that he values her trust and wants to prove he’s changed.
C. It means he plans to trick Mrs. Jones again.
D. It implies he feels nothing about what happened.
B. It reveals that he values her trust and wants to prove he’s changed.