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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 call the woman when he apologizes to her?
(a) Lady.
(b) Miss.
(c) Ma'am.
(d) Granny.

2. What does the woman tell the boy she is going to do for him that evening?
(a) Buy him shoes.
(b) Wash his face.
(c) Walk him to jail.
(d) Take him home.

3. What do passersby do when they see the boy and the woman?
(a) Yell at the woman.
(b) Pass by or stop and watch.
(c) Yell at the boy.
(d) Get the police.

4. What is the first thing the woman says to the purse thief?
(a) "Pick up my pocketbook!"
(b) "I'm calling the cops!"
(c) "Get away from me!"
(d) "You little rat!"

5. What adjective is used to describe the woman's purse in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Large.
(b) Small.
(c) Lightweight.
(d) Heavy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman do to the purse thief in paragraph one after trying to steal her purse?

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

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 respond to the boy's explanation for why he wanted to steal her purse?

5. How is the boy described as looking?

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