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.

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.

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.

How does Mrs. Jones's response to Roger's actions contribute to the development of the theme?

Which of the following expresses the strongest inference about paragraph 36?A. Even though Roger has the chance to steal from Mrs. Jones, he still worries that she will call the police.B. Although Roger originally planned to steal from Mrs. Jones, he now has her trust and wants to keep it.C. Despite having gained Mrs. Jones's trust, Roger is not convinced that she is telling him the truth.D. No matter what Roger does, Mrs. Jones will continue to view him as a troubled young man.

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