Literature Study Questions: Roger and Mrs Luella

Vocabulary review flashcards covering key characters, motives, and moral lessons from the provided study notes.

Roger

The boy who tried to snatch the purse because he wanted money to buy a pair of blue suede shoes.

Blue suede shoes

The item Roger wanted to buy with the money he tried to steal by snatching the purse.

Mrs Luella

The woman who taught Roger that stealing is wrong, that he should ask for what he needs, and the importance of honesty, self respect, good behaviour, and personal hygiene.

Lessons taught by Mrs Luella

Values imparted to the boy, including that stealing is wrong, that one should ask for needs, honesty, self respect, good behaviour, and the importance of personal hygiene.

Roger

The boy who tried to snatch the purse because he wanted money to buy a pair of blue suede shoes.

Blue suede shoes

The pair of shoes that Roger wanted to buy, which led him to try to snatch the purse.

Mrs Luella

The woman who taught Roger that stealing is wrong, that he should ask for what he needs, and imparted honesty, self-respect, good behaviour, and the importance of personal hygiene.

Lessons taught to Roger

Principles conveyed by Mrs Luella: stealing is wrong, one should ask for what they need, honesty, self-respect, good behaviour, and the importance of personal hygiene.