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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. How does the woman respond to the boy's explanation for why he wanted to steal her purse?
(a) She tells him she feels bad for him.
(b) She tells him to speak up.
(c) She says he is lying.
(d) She tells him he can have her purse.

2. 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) Her dinner.
(c) Hammer and nails.
(d) Money and credit cards.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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