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1. 1.

   Describe the large woman's purse.

2. 2.

   Do you think Mrs. Jones is wise or foolish to trust Roger? Why?

3. 3.

   Compare and contrast Roger's behaviour and attitude before and after meeting Mrs. Jones.

4. 4.

   What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger tries to steal her purse? What can you tell about her character from this action?

5. 5.

   Why does Mrs. Jones not ask Roger any personal questions?

6. 6.

   'The boy wanted to say something else other than "Thank you, m'am" to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones'. Did he manage to say something? Why could he not say more?