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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. Why does the woman avoid asking the boy where he lives or who his parents are?
(a) She does not want to know.
(b) She does not want to embarrass him.
(c) She plans to ask him after he eats.
(d) She knows where he lives and who his parents are.

2. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he has anyone at home to wash his face?
(a) He says he washed his face that morning.
(b) He says his mama washes his face.
(c) He says he does not.
(d) He says he lives with his father.

3. What does the woman say shoes "come by devilish" (5) will do?
(a) Walk you to your doom.
(b) Burn your feet.
(c) Fall apart.
(d) Bring bad luck.

4. What does the boy tell the woman he wanted to buy himself?
(a) Blue suede shoes.
(b) Wool socks.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A button down shirt.

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

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 cook for herself and the boy to eat?

3. How soon after their first meeting does the boy see the woman again?

4. What are the only words the boy is able to say to the woman before he leaves her?

5. Where does the woman tell the boy she works?

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