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

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

3. What does the woman tell the boy she is going to do for him that evening?
(a) Wash his face.
(b) Walk him to jail.
(c) Buy him shoes.
(d) Take him home.

4. 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 he does not.
(c) He says his mama washes his face.
(d) He says he washed his face that morning.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the boy described as looking?

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

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

4. What does the woman do to the purse thief in paragraph one after trying to steal her purse?

5. How does the woman reply to the boy's apology?

(see the answer key)

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