The Hope Chest Chapter 1 Questions

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What does the word 'relapses' mean?

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Suffering from a disease after a period of improvement.

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Who is the main character in The Hope Chest?

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Violet.

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Why did Chloe run away from home?

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She didn't want to marry a man that her parents wanted for her.

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How does the author's point of view influence the story?

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The third person point-of-view helps the reader understand how Chloe and Violet feel.

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What does the adage 'Touch wood' mean?

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I hope this doesn't happen to me.

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What is the significance of a 'Hope Chest'?

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A Hope Chest is a box used to store items for a future marriage or family.

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What is the main theme of The Hope Chest?

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The struggle for personal freedom and choice.

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What does 'point of view' refer to in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or decisions.

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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Hints or information in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.