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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 call the woman when he apologizes to her?
(a) Miss.
(b) Granny.
(c) Ma'am.
(d) Lady.

2. What question does the woman ask the boy after he tries to steal her purse?
(a) "Do you know who I am?"
(b) "Who do you think you are?"
(c) "Ain't you got a mother?"
(d) "Ain't you ashamed of yourself?"

3. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he has anyone at home to wash his face?
(a) He says he does not.
(b) He says he washed his face that morning.
(c) He says his mama washes his face.
(d) He says he lives with his father.

4. What time is it at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) 11 p.m.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 12 p.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the boy described as looking?

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

4. With whom is the woman walking home at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

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

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