USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement?"And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s-because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.”
A
Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger wears shoes that were stolen, his feet will burst into flames.
B
Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.
C
Mrs. Jones implies that Roger is behaving like the devil, and therefore he does not deserve the shoes.
D
There is no implication; Mrs. Jones is old and crazy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s-because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.” Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger wears shoes that were stolen, his feet will burst into flames.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty. Mrs. Jones implies that Roger is behaving like the devil, and therefore does not deserve the shoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -“And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s – because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.” Mrs. Jones really means that if Rogers wears shoes that were stolen, he could burst into flames.

Detailed explanation-4: -It means that if you steal money to buy shoes, eventually guilt will burn your feet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mrs. Jones tells Roger to wash his face.

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