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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 boy say to the woman when she asks him why he wanted to steal her purse?
(a) He says he is hungry.
(b) He says she looked rich.
(c) He says he did not aim to.
(d) He says his mama made him.

2. How does the woman reply to the boy's apology?
(a) She tells him he ought to be sorry.
(b) She tells him she forgives him.
(c) She tells him he is lying.
(d) She tells him his face is dirty.

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

4. What are the only words the boy is able to say to the woman before he leaves her?
(a) Can I stay?
(b) How can I repay you?
(c) Thank you.
(d) You've been kind.

5. About how old is the boy who tries to steal the woman's purse?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 18.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the woman have in her room to cook and store food?

5. What is the boy's name?

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