Beginning
Where does the story take place?
-In a school
-In a wealthy neighborhood
-On a street in a poor neighborhood
-In a park
-On a street in a poor neighborhood
Why does Roger seem embarrassed during his conversation with Mrs. Jones?
A) He feels ashamed of his actions
B) He is scared of her
C) He does not know how to speak
D) He is hungry
E) He doesn’t know how to thank her
A) He feels ashamed of his actions
What is the lesson Roger seems to learn by the end of the story?
A) Money can solve all problems
B) People can change if given a chance
C) Stealing is always a good choice
D) Kindness can be a form of punishment
E) Only rich people can help others
B) People can change if given a chance
What does Roger try to steal from Mrs. Jones?
-A purse
-A necklace
-A watch
-A ring
Purse
How does Mrs. Jones explain her own past to Roger?
A) She says she was never poor
B) She tells him about her tough experiences and mistakes
C) She refuses to talk about it
D) She says she never stole
E) She claims she always had enough money
B) She tells him about her tough experiences and mistakes
What does Mrs. Jones tell Roger to do with the money she gives him?
A) Spend it wisely
B) Buy a new pair of shoes
C) Pay her back later
D) Give it to his family
E) Save it for a rainy day
A) Spend it wisely
How does Mrs. Jones react when Roger tries to steal her purse?
-She lets him go
-She screams for help
-She brings him to her house
-She calls the police
-She ignores him
-She brings him to her house
What is Roger’s first reaction when Mrs. Jones gives him a cookie?
A) He refuses to take it
B) He eats it quickly
C) He thanks her profusely
D) He cries
E) He laughs nervously
B) He eats it quickly
What is Roger’s reaction when Mrs. Jones gives him the money?
A) He thanks her and promises to change
B) He looks at the money in confusion
C) He refuses the money
D) He takes the money and leaves immediately
E) He asks for more money
Answer: B) He looks at the money in confusion
How does Mrs. Jones describe herself when Roger asks why she is helping him?
A) She says she was never poor
B) She says she is a mother
C) She says she once made mistakes
D) She says she is rich
E) She says she doesn’t trust people
C) She says she once made mistakes
How does Mrs. Jones's attitude towards Roger change as they talk?
A) She becomes more strict with him
B) She becomes softer and more understanding
C) She starts lecturing him about life
D) She becomes angry and scolds him
E) She ignores him completely
B) She becomes softer and more understanding
How does Mrs. Jones know Roger might need the money?
A) She suspects he has been stealing to survive
B) She knows his family is poor
C) She can see his old clothes
D) She overhears his conversation with friends
E) She offers money to everyone who visits
A) She suspects he has been stealing to survive
What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger seems too afraid to speak or move?
A) She tells him to leave
B) She makes him sit down and wait
C) She scolds him
D) She asks him to apologize
B) She makes him sit down and wait
How does Roger’s response to Mrs. Jones’s generosity change by the end of their interaction?
A) He becomes angry and refuses the help
B) He becomes quiet and thoughtful
C) He laughs and makes fun of her
D) He steals again
E) He apologizes and promises to do better
Answer: B) He becomes quiet and thoughtful
Why does Mrs. Jones's act of kindness have such a deep impact on Roger?
A) Because it is an unexpected response to his mistake
B) Because she is rich and can give him money
C) Because he knows she is a teacher
D) Because he was punished by others before
E) Because he has never seen kindness before
A) Because it is an unexpected response to his mistake