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

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

3. What adjective is used to describe the woman in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Large.
(b) Petite.
(c) Shabby.
(d) Elegant.

4. How does the woman reply to the boy's apology?
(a) She tells him he ought to be sorry.
(b) She tells him he is lying.
(c) She tells him his face is dirty.
(d) She tells him she forgives him.

5. What does the author say the woman does not have in her purse in paragraph one of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Hammer and nails.
(b) Her dinner.
(c) The kitchen sink.
(d) Money and credit cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to steal the woman's purse at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

2. What does the woman tell the boy she would do if he was her son?

3. What question does the woman ask the boy after he tries to steal her purse?

4. What is the first thing the woman says to the purse thief?

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

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