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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 lives with his father.
(b) He says his mama washes his face.
(c) He says he washed his face that morning.
(d) He says he does not.

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

3. How does the woman respond to the boy's explanation for why he wanted to steal her purse?
(a) She tells him he can have her purse.
(b) She says he is lying.
(c) She tells him to speak up.
(d) She tells him she feels bad for him.

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

5. With whom is the woman walking home at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Her boyfriend.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her coworker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing the woman says to the purse thief?

2. What happens to the purse thief after trying to snatch the purse?

3. What does the woman tell the boy she is going to do for him that evening?

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

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

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