When does the story take place?
At about 11 o’clock at night
Why did Roger want to steal Mrs. Jones' pocketbook?
He wanted to buy blue suede shoes
What must Roger do before supper?
He must wash his face and comb his hair
What did Mrs. Jones tell Roger about herself?
She told him that she works in a hotel beauty shop and what the work is like
What does Roger say when he leaves?
Nothing
Does Roger have a family?
we don't know
What does Mrs. Jones do after she brings Roger to her house?
She cooks dinner for him
Why is Roger afraid of Mrs. Jones at the beginning?
He thinks she would call the police / She holds him tightly
Mrs. Jones tells Roger: “You ought to be my son”. What does she say she would do if Roger were her son?
She would teach him right from wrong
Mrs. Jones says: “Everybody got something in common”. What does she and Roger have in common?
They both have done something wrong.
What is the message of the story?
An act of kindness can change a person’s life
Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones ask Roger about his life?
Because she doesn’t want to embarrass him/ Because she wants him to feel comfortable
What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger tries to steal her purse?
She kicks him
Why did Mrs. Jones take the boy home?
She wanted to talk to him / help him / wash his face / give him food / understand why he wanted to steal her pocketbook.
