Thank You, M’am

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Thank You, M’am

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Question 1

Which of the following best describes the boy's feelings in the story?

Question 2 - Dialogue

Choose one thing Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones SAYS in the story and explain what it reveals about her character.

Question 3

Explain why Mrs. Jones does not turn the boy over to the police.

Question 4

When the two characters arrive at the woman's house, what does the boy do?

Question 5

Why does the boy sit on the far side of the room while Mrs. Jones makes their dinner?

Question 6

Explain the phrase: “because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.”

Question 7

What do you think Mrs. Jones hopes the boy will learn? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

Question 8

The last paragraph begins with “The boy wanted to say something else but couldn’t do it.” What else do you think he would have like to be able to say to her besides “Thank you”.

Extensions - Video Connections

Remember to check to make sure your answers are Complete Sentences.

Use several sentences to respond to the following two prompts:

Extension 1

Watch "Video 1" linked below. Describe, in detail, how well of an adaptation the video is. How is the video different from the opening scene of the story? (Read the video's comments if you are stuck - or re-watch the video, and re-read the story.)

Extension 2

Watch "Video 2" linked below. Describe, in detail, how the pick-pocket team gets away with the crime. List the steps they take. What is the most interesting thing about this video?

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