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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 author say the woman does not have in her purse in paragraph one of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) The kitchen sink.
(b) Money and credit cards.
(c) Hammer and nails.
(d) Her dinner.

2. How is the boy described as looking?
(a) Frail and willow-wild.
(b) As strong as an ox.
(c) Young as green corn.
(d) Plump and stout.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What time is it at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

5. What happens when someone tries to snatch the woman's purse from her?

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