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

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

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

4. 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 lives with his father.
(c) He says he washed his face that morning.
(d) He says his mama washes his face.

5. What adjective is used to describe the woman in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Large.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Petite.
(d) Elegant.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old is the boy who tries to steal the woman's purse?

2. What does the boy say when the woman asks if he is hungry?

3. What does the woman tell the boy she would do if he was her son?

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

5. What does the boy call the woman when he apologizes to her?

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