Vocab & Grammar
What does "permit" mean (in the story)?
to allow
How do Roger and Mrs. Jones meet?
When Roger tries to steal her purse
What happens in the exposition of a story?
We meet the characters and learn the setting
What can contact mean? (names at least two things)
touching OR interacting with
Why does Roger get afraid when Mrs. Jones drags him to her home?
What happens in the rising action of a story?
A conflict is introduced; things start to get a little tense
No, she put him in a full-nelson (headlock)
How are Roger and Mrs. Jones similar?
She used to steal things too OR They both have done things they aren't proud of.
Why do you think Roger can't bring himself to say anything more than "Thank you, m'am" at the end of the story?
a) He still hasn't learned any manners.
b) He doesn't need the money she gave him.
c) He can't think of anything else to express his gratitude.
c) He can't think of anything else to express his gratitude
Identify the prepositional phrase (entirely, no extra words) in this sentence:
He is insane in the membrane.
"in the membrane"
Why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger she wishes that he were her son?
So she could teach him right from wrong.
What's a safe assumption about Roger?
a) He actually has money for shoes.
b) His parents left him on the street.
c) He usually has to take care of himself.
c) He usually has to take care of himself
Identify all the prepositional phrases in this sentence:
She went outside the building and into the shed.
1. outside the building
2. into the shed
What is the first thing Mrs. Jones tells Roger to do in her house?
Wash his face
Read this excerpt from the story: The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now, nor did she watch her purse which she left behind her on the day-bed.
WHAT is Mrs. Jones's hope for Roger?
a) For him to feel trustworthy
b) For him to return her money
c) For him to feel miserable
a) For him to feel trustworthy