USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The author calls Mrs. Jones, “a large woman.” What might large apply to besides her size?
A
Her large amount of money.
B
Her large heart.
C
Her large number of friends.
D
Her large temper.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The author of “Thank You, M’am” calls Mrs. Jones “a large woman.” What might large refer to besides her size? She has a large and compassionate heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mrs. Jones treats Roger kindly because instead of punishing him, she wants to teach him ‘’right from wrong.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Mrs. Jones’ initial reaction was to kick Roger while he down on the pavement. Then, she picked him up by the shirt and shook him.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: At the end of “Thank You, Ma’am", Mrs. Jones advises Roger to behave himself. She shows him kindness and gives him the money that he had attempted to steal from her pocketbook, attempting to show him that he can ask for help.

Detailed explanation-5: -Washington Jones Mood Tense (2) Rising Action-Conflict and complications Roger tries unsuccessfully to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse, but she catches him and won’t let him go. She takes him home where she lets him wash up and feeds him dinner.

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