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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| snatch | to try to seize or take something |
| roomers | people who occupy or rent space in a house |
| frail | delicate, weak, and fragile |
| presentable | fit to be seen by people |
| suede | leather with a soft, fuzzy surface |
| slung | to hang loosely |
| barren | empty, deserted |
| contact | to come together or touch |
| mistrust | a lack of confidence in someone or something |
| stoop | a porch, platform or entrance stairway at a door |
| Why did Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones' purse? | to buy blue suede shoes |
| What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger tries to snatch her purse? | drags him back to her house |
| Where does most of the action of this story take place? | in Mrs. Jones' apartment |
| From what point of view is this story told? | 3rd person |
| Who wrote this story? | Langston Hughes |
| In what city does the story take place? | Harlem (NYC) |
| When does the story take place? | 1950s; at night |
| What is the main conflict in the story? | Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse. |
| What type of conflict is it when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse? | person vs. person |
| How is the conflict between Mrs. Jones and Roger resolved? | She takes him back to her apartment, feeds him dinner, and teaches him a lesson. |
| What is the theme of the story? | If you get things by stealing, bad things will eventually happen to you. |