“Thank You, Ma’am” Story Questions
1. Look at the first sentence in the story. In your own words explain how Hughes describes
Mrs. Jones’ purse.
2. Mrs. Jones is a woman who does not make a lot of money. Give three pieces of evidence
from the text that show this.
3. Why do you think Mrs. Jones leaves the door open when Roger comes into her room?
Include a piece of evidence from the text to support your answer.
4. Explain how Mrs. Jones is like a temporary mother to Roger. Include a piece of evidence
from the text to support your answer.
Complete the story telling arc for “Thank you, Ma’am.”
Climax/Turning point:
Rising action 1:
Rising Action 2:
Falling action 1:
Rising Action 3:
Falling Action 2:
Theme 1:
Theme 2:
Setting:
Characters:
Resolution:
Conflict/problem: