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What happened?
What can you infer?
Characterization
What does that mean?
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Why does Roger attempt to steal Mrs. Jones’s handbag?
He wants to buy himself a pair of blue suede shoes.
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What is Roger trying to steal from Mrs. Jones?
A pocketbook or a purse
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In “Thank You, M’am,” what theme is the author, Langston Hughes, exploring?
the importance of honesty and trust
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The dialogue reveals that the relationship between Mrs. Jones and Roger is like the relationship between — A. a teacher and a student B. best friends C. old friends D. two strangers
A teacher and a student
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According to Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, M'am,” what lesson has Roger not been taught?
The difference between right and wrong.
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What happens when the boy tries to steal the woman's purse?
He looses his balances and falls.
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What can you infer about Mrs. Jones from this remark to Roger in “Thank You, M'am”? “But you put yourself in contact with me,” said the woman. “If you think that that contact is not going to last awhile, you got another thought coming. When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.”
She is bossy. She is not afraid.
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When Roger says, “There's nobody home at my house,” you can infer that he —
doesn't get much attention or there is no one at home to take care of him
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What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
Static= doesn't change. Dynamic= does change drastically.
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At the end of the story, when Mrs. Jones bids him goodnight, how does Roger probably feel?
grateful to her for her kindness and teaching
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Why does Mrs. Jones drag Roger to her home?
Because his face was dirty and the least she could do was wash his face.
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In “Thank You, M'am,” Mrs. Jones says she would have given Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time. What can you infer from that pause?
He is surprised by her offer.
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“She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but a hammer and nails.” The sentence from the story describes—
a character’s appearance
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“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.”
She hopes that by trusting the boy, he will behave in a trustworthy manner.
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The last paragraph begins with “The boy wanted to say something else but couldn’t do it.” Why couldn't he? Answers will vary.
He didn't want to leave and go back to his home. He made a connection with Mrs. Jones and would like to stay with her.
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Is Mrs. Jones a static or a dynamic character? Why?
Static because she does not change throughout the story.
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In “Thank You, M'am,” what can you infer about Mrs. Jones from this remark? “When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.”
She is a strong-minded person.
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“He could make a dash for it down the hall. He could run, run, run, run!” This sentence from the story is an example of —
Character's thoughts
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“Do you need somebody to go to the store, maybe to get some milk or something?” Why does Roger say that?
He wants to be helpful and he wants to show her that he can be trusted.
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Why do you think Mrs. Jones’ doesn’t lecture Roger about stealing?
Lecturing teenagers does not work. Instead she sympathizes with him and tries to help him.
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Is Roger a static or dynamic character? Why?
Dynamic because he goes from being a thief to grateful at the end of the story.
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In “Thank You, M'am,” how does Mrs. Jones's admission that she did bad things when young reveal a theme of the story?
She wants to be the adult whom Roger trusts to understand and help him.
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When Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen, she doesn't keep an eye on the boy. What is her motivation for not watching him?
She wants to show that she trusts him.
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Choose the answer that correctly explains the meaning of this sentence: “He did not trust the woman not to trust him.”
Roger wants her to see that he can be trusted.