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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 in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Large.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Elegant.
(d) Petite.

2. How is the boy described as looking?
(a) Young as green corn.
(b) Frail and willow-wild.
(c) As strong as an ox.
(d) Plump and stout.

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

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

5. Who tries to steal the woman's purse at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A young boy.
(c) A young girl.
(d) An old man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the boy wearing when he tries to steal the woman's purse?

3. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he has anyone at home to wash his face?

4. How does the woman reply to the boy's apology?

5. With whom is the woman walking home at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

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