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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 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.

2. 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) Money and credit cards.
(d) The kitchen sink.

3. What question does the woman ask the boy after he tries to steal her purse?
(a) "Ain't you got a mother?"
(b) "Who do you think you are?"
(c) "Do you know who I am?"
(d) "Ain't you ashamed of yourself?"

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when someone tries to snatch the woman's purse from her?

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

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

5. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he is hungry?

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