Test-Thank You M'am Literature Unit

Your name: If you need the written story, you can use that link. The full story Part 1: Basic Understanding1. After Mrs. Jones brings Roger home, she... treats him cruelly, as if he were her enemy coddles him, as if he were a helpless puppy disciplines him as if he were her own child watches him suspiciously, as if he were a thief 2. Which words best describe Mrs. Jones? foolish and trusting tough and ruthless modest and shy wise and kind 3. To show that she does not assume Roger will rob her again, Mrs. Jones... turns her back on him while she cooks asks him to go to the store asks if there is anyone at his house to feed him tells him he should have steal her purse 4. Mrs. Jones wants Roger to learn how to... be tough behave himself get a job trust people 5. Why do you think the author decides to name the story "Thank you, Ma'm"? Give information from the story to support your answer. Part 2: HOTS- Analysis InterpretationAnswer the following questions. Each answer should be at least 3 sentences. 1. a-At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Jones is aggressive towards Roger, and then she changes her behavior. Why do you think she changes?b- How do you think the day with Mrs. Jones will change Roger? Give examples from the story to support your answer.When answering the question, use the thinking skills we have learnt- inferring motives 2. Mrs. Jones says, "I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son". What can you infer was her purpose when she told him that? 3. Why did Mrs. Jones choose to help Roger instead of calling the police? In your answer, refer to their environment of living, and the period. 4. At the end of the story "The boy wanted to say something else other than "Thank you, Ma'am" to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but... he couldn't even say that."What do you think Roger wanted to say to Mrs. Jones? Explain. Part 3: Bridging Text and Context Choose one of the questions below, and write between 60-80 words. 1. a-“When people care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul”. (Langston Hughes) b- "Trust and kindness go hand in hand. We need to learn that acts of kindness, no matter how small, can have a big influence on someone’s life. The only way to make people honest is to show them that you trust them". (— Adapted from Henry L. Stimson)Explain how these quotes relate to the story "Thank you M'am". In your answer mention Langston Hughes's methods in writing, and the period he lived in. 2.Research shows that elderly African-Americans are often involved in the discipline of young people in their community. They sometimes help them with money and often act as parents. They also see themselves as teachers. The lessons they give to young people are about manners, values, and morals. – Adapted from an article by Susan Adcox.Make a connection between the above description and the story.In your answer include facts from the background information about the author.