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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 Pages 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the woman tell the boy he could have done to buy what he wanted instead of trying to steal her purse?
(a) He could have found a job.
(b) He could have asked his mother.
(c) He could have asked her.
(d) He could have stolen the item.

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

3. 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 he can have her purse.
(c) She tells him to speak up.
(d) She says he is lying.

4. Who does the boy say is waiting at his house?
(a) His mother.
(b) Nobody.
(c) His father.
(d) His Granny.

5. With whom is the woman walking home at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
(a) Her coworker.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Her boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who tries to steal the woman's purse at the start of "Thank You, Ma'am"?

5. How does the woman reply to the boy's apology?

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