"Thank You Ma'am" Reading Comprehension
Comprehension Assessment AFTER completing group reading, Notes and Notices Strategy with group, and answering questions on the short story
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BONUS ---you do NOT have to complete Bonus, but if you do please write your answer on a sheet of paper and TURN IT IN TO ME (making sure your name is on your paper)……..Read the poem by Emily Dickinson, If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking.Then, compare and constrast the poem and the story. Use your text to describe how the poem and the story are alike and how they are different. Describe which character fits the poem. Explain your answer with examples from the story. If I can stop one Heart from breakingI shall not live in vainIf I can ease one life the AchingOr cool one PainOr help one fainting RobinUnto his nest again I shall not live in Vain(vain means living without a point or a purpose)
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Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help this boy? (Remember to refer back to the text and choose the answer that best fits this question)
- A.
She was a nice person and helped everyone.
- B.
She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger.
- C.
She thought Roger was homeless.
- D.
She wanted to adopt him and take care of him.
Correct Answer
B. She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger.Explanation
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones would want to help this boy because she had been in similar situations as Roger when she was young. This suggests that she can empathize with him and understand the struggles he might be facing. Based on her own experiences, she might feel compelled to offer guidance and support to help him navigate through his difficulties.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does the author mean by "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet"?
- A.
It means that the shoes won't fit his feet.
- B.
It means that the shoes will burn his feet.
- C.
It means that the shoes will be ugly.
- D.
It means that if you steal money to buy shoes, eventually guilt will burn your feet.
Correct Answer
D. It means that if you steal money to buy shoes, eventually guilt will burn your feet.Explanation
The phrase "shoes got by devilish ways" implies obtaining shoes through dishonest or immoral means. The phrase "will burn your feet" is a metaphorical expression suggesting that the guilt or consequences of acquiring something through such means will eventually harm or haunt the person. Therefore, the correct answer suggests that stealing money to buy shoes will lead to guilt and remorse, causing negative consequences or emotional distress.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why couldn't Roger say anything to Mrs. Jones at the end of the story?
- A.
He was in awe of her and couldn't believe someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something.
- B.
He was so scared she was going to call the police.
- C.
He thought she would ask him to stay so he was upset and couldn't talk.
- D.
He was just happy he got $10 and didn't feel the need to say thank you.
Correct Answer
A. He was in awe of her and couldn't believe someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something.Explanation
Roger couldn't say anything to Mrs. Jones at the end of the story because he was in awe of her and couldn't believe that someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something. This suggests that Roger was deeply touched by Mrs. Jones' kindness and was overwhelmed by the unexpected act of compassion. He may have been filled with gratitude and speechless, unable to find the right words to express his feelings.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen to cook dinner?
- A.
He is frightened she is phoning the police and wants to see what she is doing.
- B.
He does not want to smell the food she is cooking because it will make his stomach growl.
- C.
He wants her to see that he is not taking anything from her purse.
- D.
He wants to hide behind the screen so he can steal her money.
Correct Answer
C. He wants her to see that he is not taking anything from her purse.Explanation
Roger sits on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen to cook dinner because he wants her to see that he is not taking anything from her purse. This suggests that Roger may have had a history of stealing or being accused of stealing, and he wants to prove his innocence by making sure Mrs. Jones can see that he is not touching her purse. Sitting on the far side of the room allows him to maintain a distance and avoid any suspicion or accusations.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does the word barren mean in the following sentence? He couldn't even say that as he turned at the foot of the barren stoop.
- A.
It means the stoop was full of furniture.
- B.
It means the distant stoop.
- C.
It means the stoop was empty; there was nothing on it.
- D.
It means the stoop is frightening.
Correct Answer
C. It means the stoop was empty; there was nothing on it.Explanation
The word "barren" in the sentence means that the stoop was empty; there was nothing on it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What can you infer about Roger in the following sentence from the story? That large woman simply turned around and kicked him square in the blue-jean sitter.
- A.
She is angry.
- B.
She is sad.
- C.
She is confused.
- D.
She is scared.
Correct Answer
A. She is angry.Explanation
Based on the sentence, "That large woman simply turned around and kicked him square in the blue-jean sitter," it can be inferred that Roger has done something to anger the woman, leading her to kick him. The use of the word "simply" suggests that her action was a direct response to whatever Roger did, indicating her anger towards him.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How does Mrs. Jones show that she trust Roger after she takes him to her home?
- A.
She makes him was his face.
- B.
She leaves her purse out in the open on the daybed, knowing that he will not take it.
- C.
She makes sure her neighbors keep their doors open.
- D.
She tells him her full name.
Correct Answer
B. She leaves her purse out in the open on the daybed, knowing that he will not take it.Explanation
Mrs. Jones shows that she trusts Roger after taking him to her home by leaving her purse out in the open on the daybed, knowing that he will not take it. This action demonstrates her belief in his honesty and integrity, as she feels comfortable leaving her valuable belongings unattended in his presence. It signifies her confidence in his character and her willingness to give him a chance to prove himself trustworthy.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why did Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones' purse? What did he want to buy?
- A.
For food
- B.
For the excitement
- C.
For a date with his girlfriend
- D.
For blue suede shoes
Correct Answer
D. For blue suede shoesExplanation
Roger tried to steal Mrs. Jones' purse because he wanted to buy blue suede shoes.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why does Roger offer to go get milk for Mrs. Jones?
- A.
He wants to run-away.
- B.
He wants her to trust him and he is trying to repay her for her kindness.
- C.
He wants to steal her purse again.
- D.
He is thirsty and wants some milk.
Correct Answer
B. He wants her to trust him and he is trying to repay her for her kindness.Explanation
Roger offers to go get milk for Mrs. Jones because he wants her to trust him and he is trying to repay her for her kindness. This shows that Roger is grateful for Mrs. Jones' generosity and wants to show her that he can be trusted. By offering to help, he is trying to prove that he is not a bad person and is willing to make amends for his previous actions.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who is the PROTAGONIST of this short story?
- A.
Mrs. Washington
- B.
Roger
- C.
The blue suede shoes
- D.
The employee at the store
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. WashingtonExplanation
The correct answer is Mrs. Washington because she is mentioned as a character in the question and is likely the main character or focus of the short story.Rate this question:
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