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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 Pages 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the woman respond to the boy's explanation for why he wanted to steal her purse?
(a) She says he is lying.
(b) She tells him she feels bad for him.
(c) She tells him he can have her purse.
(d) She tells him to speak up.

2. What are the only words the boy is able to say to the woman before he leaves her?
(a) Can I stay?
(b) Thank you.
(c) You've been kind.
(d) How can I repay you?

3. What does the woman have the boy do as soon as he gets inside her room?
(a) Cook her dinner.
(b) Take off his shoes.
(c) Wash his face.
(d) Apologize to her.

4. What does the woman have in her room to cook and store food?
(a) A refrigerator and an oven.
(b) Cupboards and a stovetop.
(c) A cooler and a hot plate.
(d) A gas plate and an icebox.

5. How soon after their first meeting does the boy see the woman again?
(a) He never sees her again.
(b) He sees her the next day.
(c) He sees her when he is an adult.
(d) He sees her the following week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy call the woman when he apologizes to her?

2. What does the woman say that she did to get things she wanted when she was young?

3. What does the woman give the boy for dessert?

4. What adjective is used to describe the woman in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

5. Who is the author of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

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