“Thank You, Ma’am” Worksheet

1. Describe Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and Roger. What are their personalities and
motivations?

2. Describe the setting of the story. How does the setting influence the events and the characters'
actions?

3. What is the initial conflict between Mrs. Jones and Roger? How does this conflict drive the
plot?

4. How does the relationship between Mrs. Jones and Roger evolve throughout the story?

5. Identify one major theme in the story and explain how it is represented.

6. How do Mrs. Jones and Roger change or grow by the end of the story? What events prompt
these changes?

7. What moral lessons or messages can be learned from the story? How do these lessons apply to
real-life situations?

8. Define the words Theme and Mood (from a literature perspective).

9. How is the conflict resolved in the story? What leads to this resolution?

10. Describe Langston Hughes's writing style in this story. What techniques does he use to
engage the reader?

11. Discuss the impact of Mrs. Jones's actions on Roger. How do her actions influence him?

12. What is the overall mood or tone of the story? How does the author create this mood?

13. How does the theme of empathy and forgiveness play a role in the story?

14. What lesson or message do you think readers can take away from "Thank You, Ma'am"?
Explain your answer.

15. How did the story make you feel? What aspects of the plot or characters did you find most
interesting or relatable?