Question

grade 8 resources ela.8.r.3.3 compare and contrast the use or discussion of archetypes in texts. name praxton gustave date 10/16/25 period first read text: thank you, maam first read questions she was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails. it had a long strap, and she carried it slung across her shoulder. it was about eleven oclock at night, and she was walking alone, when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse. the strap broke with the single tug the boy gave it from behind. but the boys weight and the weight of the purse combined caused him to lose his balance so, instead of taking off full blast as he had hoped, the boy fell on his back on the sidewalk, and his legs flew up. the large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue - jeaned sitter. then she reached down, picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled. after that the woman said, \pick up my pocketbook, boy, and give it here.\ she still held him. but she bent down enough to permit him to stoop and pick up her purse. then she said,
ow aint you ashamed of yourself?\ firmly gripped by his shirt front, the boy said, \yesm.\ the woman said, \what did you want to do it for?\ the boy said, \i didnt aim to.\ she said, \you a lie!\ by that time two or three people passed, stopped, turned to look, and some stood watching. \if i turn you loose, will you run?\ asked the woman. \yesm,\ said the boy. \then i wont turn you loose,\ said the woman. she did not release him. \im very sorry, lady, im sorry,\ whispered the boy. \um - hum! and your face is dirty. i got a great mind to wash 1. how does the woman respond to the boys attempt to steal her purse, and what does this reveal about her character? a) she runs away in fear, indicating she is timid. b) she confronts him assertively, showing her strength and confidence. c) she ignores him, suggesting she is indifferent to danger. d) she laughs at him, revealing her dismissive attitude towards theft. 2. what effect does the boys weight combined with the purses weight have on his actions? a) it helps him escape quickly. b) it causes him to lose balance and fall. c) it makes him angry and violent. d) it allows him to pull the purse more easily 3. what is the boys initial response when the woman asks why he tried to steal her purse? a) he admits he intended to steal it. b) he claims he didnt mean to do it. c) he denies being involved. d) he asks for her forgiveness. 4. what does the presence of onlookers suggest about the situation? a) the boy is well - known in the neighborhood. b) the incident is unusual and draws

Explanation:

1. The text describes the woman kicking the boy and gripping him, showing assertiveness. So for question 1, the answer is based on her assertive response to the theft - attempt.
2. The text states that the combined weight of the boy and the purse caused him to lose balance and fall, which answers question 2.
3. When the woman asks why he tried to steal, the boy claims he didn't mean to, answering question 3.
4. The presence of on - lookers who stop and watch suggests the incident is unusual and draws attention, answering question 4.

Answer:

1. B. She confronts him assertively, showing her strength and confidence.
2. B. It causes him to lose balance and fall.
3. B. He claims he didn't mean to do it.
4. B. The incident is unusual and draws attention.