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

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

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

4. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he is hungry?
(a) He says he is starving and would be thankful if she fed him.
(b) He says his mother would be mad at him if he ate the woman's food.
(c) He says he just ate a hamburger and some fries.
(d) He says he is not hungry and just wants her to let him go.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he has anyone at home to wash his face?

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

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

5. What is the boy wearing when he tries to steal the woman's purse?

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