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

2. What adjective is used to describe the woman's purse in the first paragraph of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Small.
(b) Lightweight.
(c) Heavy.
(d) Large.

3. What does the boy say he will do if the woman lets go of him?
(a) Go home.
(b) Turn himself in.
(c) Walk her home.
(d) Run away.

4. What does the woman tell the boy she is going to do for him that evening?
(a) Buy him shoes.
(b) Take him home.
(c) Walk him to jail.
(d) Wash his face.

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

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

4. What happens to the purse thief after trying to snatch the purse?

5. What do passersby do when they see the boy and the woman?

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