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

2. What happens to the purse thief after trying to snatch the purse?
(a) He feels bad and apologizes.
(b) He runs off with the purse.
(c) An officer grabs him.
(d) He falls to the ground.

3. What does the author say the woman does not have in her purse in paragraph one of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) The kitchen sink.
(b) Money and credit cards.
(c) Her dinner.
(d) Hammer and nails.

4. About how old is the boy who tries to steal the woman's purse?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

5. How does the woman reply to the boy's apology?
(a) She tells him he ought to be sorry.
(b) She tells him his face is dirty.
(c) She tells him he is lying.
(d) She tells him she forgives him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the boy say he will do if the woman lets go of him?

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

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

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

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