Question

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
In “Thank You, M’am,” what can readers infer about Roger’s life?
A. His family has money for shoes.
B. His parents left him on the street.
C. He usually has to take care of himself.
D. He spends a lot of time at the city jail.
Part B
Which passage from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “Lady, I’m sorry,” whispered the boy.
B. “You gonna take me to jail?” asked the boy. . . .
C. “There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.
D. “Do you need somebody to go to the store,” asked the boy. . . .

Answer 1

Part A: C. He usually has to take care of himself.

Part B: C. “There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.