Thank You M’am by Langston Hughes Complete this question in full sentences What themes does the story express? What does it suggest about some people who commit some crimes?

Thank You M’am by Langston Hughes

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1. Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help this boy 1. 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) She was a nice person and helped everyone. She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger. She thought Roger was homeless. She wanted to adopt him and take care of him. Non-Response

2. What does the author mean by "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet"? It means that the shoes won't fit his feet. It means that the shoes will burn his feet. It means that the shoes will be ugly. It means that if you steal money to buy shoes, eventually guilt will burn your feet. Non-Response

3. Why couldn't Roger say anything to Mrs 3. Why couldn't Roger say anything to Mrs. Jones at the end of the story? He was in awe of her and couldn't believe someone had tried to help him after he tried to steal something. He was so scared she was going to call the police. He thought she would ask him to stay so he was upset and couldn't talk. He was just happy he got $10 and didn't feel the need to say thank you. Non-Response

4. Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs 4. Why does Roger sit on the far side of the room when Mrs. Jones goes behind the screen to cook dinner? He is frightened she is phoning the police and wants to see what she is doing. He does not want to smell the food she is cooking because it will make his stomach growl. He wants her to see that he is not taking anything from her purse. He wants to hide behind the screen so he can steal her money. Non-Response

5. What does the word barren mean in the following sentence 5. 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. It means the stoop was full of furniture. It means the distant stoop. It means the stoop was empty; there was nothing on it. It means the stoop is frightening. Non-Response

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6. What can you infer about the lady in the following sentence from the story? That large woman simply turned around and kicked him square in the blue-jean sitter. She is angry. She is sad. She is confused. She is scared. Non-Response

7. How does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger after she takes him to her home? She makes him wash his face. She leaves her purse out in the open on the daybed, knowing that he will not take it. She makes sure her neighbors keep their doors open. She tells him her full name. Non-Response

8. Why did Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones' purse 8. Why did Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones' purse? What did he want to buy? For food For the excitement For a date with his girlfriend For blue suede shoes Non-Response

9. Why does Roger offer to go get milk for Mrs. Jones? He wants to run-away. He wants her to trust him and he is trying to repay her for her kindness. He wants to steal her purse again. He is thirsty and wants some milk. Non-Response

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Answer this question after you complete the worksheet Why do you think Mrs. Jones handles the situation the way she does in the story? What is she trying to accomplish? How do you think this experience is likely to affect Roger?