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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 woman do to the purse thief in paragraph one after trying to steal her purse?
(a) She has him arrested.
(b) She yells at him to come back.
(c) She whacks him on the head with her purse.
(d) She kicks him.

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

3. What happens when someone tries to snatch the woman's purse from her?
(a) The thief changes his mind and runs away.
(b) The contents spill out.
(c) The thief manages to get it and runs away.
(d) The strap breaks.

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

5. 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 he is hungry.
(d) He says his mama made him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say the woman does not have in her purse in paragraph one of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

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

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

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

5. What does the woman tell the boy she is going to do for him that evening?

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