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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 he can have her purse.
(c) She tells him to speak up.
(d) She tells him she feels bad for him.

2. What does the woman tell the boy he should do to look presentable while she cooks?
(a) Clean his fingernails.
(b) Sit up straight.
(c) Tuck in his shirt.
(d) Comb his hair.

3. About how old is the boy who tries to steal the woman's purse?
(a) 18.
(b) 5.
(c) 14.
(d) 8.

4. What does the author repeat about the woman's home to let the reader know the boy could leave?
(a) The woman told the boy he did not have to stay.
(b) The room had no doors.
(c) The lock was broken.
(d) The door was open.

5. What does the boy ask the woman while she cooks?
(a) If she needs milk from the store.
(b) Where she learned to cook.
(c) If she wants him to set the table.
(d) Where she works.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say the woman does not have in her purse in paragraph one of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

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

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

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

5. What does the boy ask the woman when they get inside her room?

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