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Why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger about her past?
What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says that “shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet”?
Why does she avoid asking him about his family or background?
Why do you think Roger can’t say “thank you” to Mrs. Jones as he is leaving?
The characters (דמויות) are the people in the story.
Who are the characters in Thank You M'am?
At what time does the story take place?
Where was Mrs. Jones coming from? Where was she going?
What does Roger say when he leaves?
What does Roger's appearance tell us about him?
What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet"?
Why didn’t Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook again at her home, when he had the chance? Use the thinking skill of Uncovering Motives
“When people care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul.” ~Langston Hughes
Explain how this quote relates to the story Thank you, Ma’m.
Do you think Mrs. Jones is rich? Why, or why not?
Mrs. Jones is the heroine (גיבורה). What do you think Roger learned from the way Mrs. Jones treated him? Name two things.
Mrs. Jones is the heroine (גיבורה). What do you think Roger learned from the way Mrs. Jones treated him? Name two things.
If you were Mrs. Jones, would you take Roger home? Explain why or why not.
How might Roger's life have been different if Mrs. Jones had called the police?
How does Mrs. Jones treat Roger initially? How does her behavior change?
Why do you think she changes her behavior? Thinking Skill: Uncovering Motives
In her house, Mrs. Jones turned her back to Roger and left her purse on the bed. Why do you think she did that? Use the thinking skill of Uncovering Motives
Mrs. Jones told Roger he should have asked her for money for the shoes instead of trying to steal it. Why do you think she did that? Use the thinking skill of Uncovering Motives
Mrs. Jones told Roger about her life. Why do you think she did that? Use the thinking skill of Uncovering Motives
What did you learn from the story? Explain.