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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. Who tries to steal the woman's purse at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) An old woman.
(b) An old man.
(c) A young boy.
(d) A young girl.

2. What adjective is used to describe the woman in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Elegant.
(b) Large.
(c) Petite.
(d) Shabby.

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

4. What is the boy wearing when he tries to steal the woman's purse?
(a) Gym shorts and sandals.
(b) Barefoot and tattered overalls.
(c) Oversized shoes and tight pants.
(d) Tennis shoes and blue jeans.

5. 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 tells him she feels bad for him.
(c) She tells him to speak up.
(d) She says he is lying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the boy described as looking?

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

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

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

5. What does the boy say to the woman when she asks him why he wanted to steal her purse?

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