The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.Part A In “Thank You, M’am,” what can readers infer about Roger’s life?a. His family has money for shoes.b. His parents left him on the street.c. He usually has to take care of himself.d. He spends a lot of time at the city jail.Part B Which passage from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?a. “I’m very sorry, Lady, … ” whispered the boy.b. “There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.c. “You gonna take me to jail?” asked the boy.…d. “Do you need somebody to go to the store,” asked the boy....11. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.Part A In “Thank You, M’am,” what is Mrs. Jones’s main hope for Roger?a. She wants Roger to feel miserable.b. She wants Roger to become her son.c. She wants Roger to feel trustworthy.d. She wants Roger to return her money.Part B Which passage from the story best supports the answer to Part A?a. When she got to her door, she dragged the boy inside, down a hall, andinto a large kitchenette-furnished room at the rear of the house.b. The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now, nordid she watch her purse which she left behind her on the day-bed.c. She heated some lima beans and ham she had in the icebox, made thecocoa, and set the table.d. The woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived, or hisfolks, or anything else that would embarrass him.

FIRST READ: Comprehension Identify the choice that best answers the question. 1. In “Thank You, M’am,” how do Mrs. Jones and Roger meet? a. He tries to snatch her purse. b. She invites him into her home. c. He robs the shop where she works. d. She offers to buy him a pair of shoes. 2. In “Thank You, M’am,” why does Roger grow afraid? a. He thinks Mrs. Jones will kidnap him. b. He thinks Mrs. Jones will hurt him physically. c. He thinks Mrs. Jones will turn him in to the police. d. He thinks Mrs. Jones will tell his parents what he did. 3. In “Thank You, M’am,” what is the first thing Mrs. Jones tells Roger to do? a. eat dinner b. wash his face c. behave himself d. go buy some milk 4. In “Thank You, M’am,” why does Mrs. Jones say that she wishes Roger were her own son? a. so she could punish him properly b. so she could teach him right from wrong c. so she could buy him all the shoes he wanted d. so she could make sure he gets a good education 5. In “Thank You, M’am,” what similarity between Roger and Mrs. Jones does she mention? a. They are both poor. b. They both want suede shoes. c. They have both hurt people they loved. d. They have both done things they aren’t proud of.

Why does Roger want to thank Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones at the end of the story?A. Roger appreciates the faith that Mrs. Jones has in him and regrets trying to steal from her.B. Roger recognizes that Mrs. Jones did not report him to the police and wants to help his family.C. Roger learns that people can be trustworthy, even though he was suspicious of Mrs. Jones at first.D. Roger realizes that Mrs. Jones invited him to her home because she is lonely and wants his company.

Johnny's note made several points. Which one was NOT one of Johnny's points?Question 6Select one:a.He didn't mind dying for those kidsb.He forgives his mother and father.c.There is still good in the world.d.Pony can make whatever he wants of his lifeClear my choiceQuestion 7Not yet answeredMarked out of 1Flag questionTipsQuestion textWhy did Dally rob the grocery store and then raise his unloaded gun to the police?Question 7Select one:a.Dally was just an ordinary criminal.b.Dally wanted to be shot.c.Dally was a dare-devil always testing the limits of his power.d.Dally forgot his gun was unloaded.Clear my choiceQuestion 8Not yet answeredMarked out of 1Flag questionTipsQuestion textWhat was the result of the court hearing?Question 8Select one:a.The boys were sent to foster homes.b.Darry was found guilty as the guardian of Pony, since Pony was a minor and the boys were sent to a reform school.c.Pony was acquitted.d.Pony was found guilty.

Select the correct text in the passage.Which excerpt best develops the author's idea that there is a noticeable difference between the rich and the poor?(5) Thus we met from time to time during my rambles in the poor quarters. Had I a moment to spare I stopped for a while to listen to a tune or two, as I saw that it gratified the old man, and since I always carried a lump of sugar in my pocket for any dog acquaintance I might possibly meet, I soon made friends with the monkey also.…(6) Since the old man had once recognized his musical friend on a balcony of the Hotel de L'Avenir, he often came and played under my windows. Later on he became engaged, as already said, to come regularly and play twice a week,—it may, perhaps, appear superfluous for one who was studying medicine, but the old man's terms were so small, and you know I have always been so fond of music. Besides it was the only recreation at hand—I was working to take my degree in the spring.(7) So passed the autumn, and the hard times came. The rich tried on the new winter fashions, and the poor shivered with the cold. It became more and more difficult for well-gloved hands to leave the warm muff or the fur-lined coat to take out a copper for the beggar, and more and more desperate became the struggle for bread amongst the problematical of the street.

Explain the salient features of Roger’s theory of personality in 200 words