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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 in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Petite.
(b) Large.
(c) Shabby.
(d) Elegant.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How is the boy described as looking?

4. What question does the woman ask the boy after he tries to steal her purse?

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

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