Wray

E9

DUE: MONDAY

Homework Questions for “Thank You, Ma’am”

Answer these questions in the homework section of your notebook. Staple or paste this handout into your notebook.

  1. Why do you think Mrs. Jones handles the situation the way she does? What is she trying to accomplish? How do you think this experience is going to affect Roger?
  2. Why do you think she makes Roger wash his face? Why does she give him food? Why does she tell him about her background? Why doesn’t she ask him about his family or background?
  3. Why does Roger decide he does not want to be mistrusted?
  4. What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says, “Shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet”?
  5. Why do you think Roger can’t say “thank you” to Mrs. Jones as he’s leaving?
  6. For this question, respond in at least a full paragraph. What does “Thank You, Ma’am” have in common with “Teenage Wasteland”? Which approach to helping a troubled teen is most successful Cal’s, Daisy’s, or Mrs. Jones’? Why? Which teenager is most likely to succeed? What can these two stories teach us about second chances?

Wray

E9

DUE: MONDAY

Homework Questions for “Thank You, Ma’am”

Answer these questions in the homework section of your notebook. Staple or paste this handout into your notebook.

  1. Why do you think Mrs. Jones handles the situation the way she does? What is she trying to accomplish? How do you think this experience is going to affect Roger?
  2. Why do you think she makes Roger wash his face? Why does she give him food? Why does she tell him about her background? Why doesn’t she ask him about his family or background?
  3. Why does Roger decide he does not want to be mistrusted?
  4. What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says, “Shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet”?
  5. Why do you think Roger can’t say “thank you” to Mrs. Jones as he’s leaving?
  6. For this question, respond in at least a full paragraph. What does “Thank You, Ma’am” have in common with “Teenage Wasteland”? Which approach to helping a troubled teen is most successful Cal’s, Daisy’s, or Mrs. Jones’? Why? Which teenager is most likely to succeed? What can these two stories teach us about second chances?