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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 Pages 1 & 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe the woman's purse in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Lightweight.
(b) Heavy.
(c) Small.
(d) Large.

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

3. What does the woman tell the boy she would do if he was her son?
(a) Teach him right from wrong.
(b) Take him to church.
(c) Pay him to do chores.
(d) Find him a job.

4. What does the boy say to the woman when she asks him why he wanted to steal her purse?
(a) He says he is hungry.
(b) He says he did not aim to.
(c) He says she looked rich.
(d) He says his mama made him.

5. What does the boy say he will do if the woman lets go of him?
(a) Go home.
(b) Run away.
(c) Turn himself in.
(d) Walk her home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the boy described as looking?

2. What time is it at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

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

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

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

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