The Hope Chest, Chapter 8

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How did Myrtle feel during Chapter 8 of The Hope Chest?

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Myrtle felt frustrated.

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Who did Myrtle sit by on the train in Chapter 8?

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Myrtle sat by Mrs. Merganser.

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What was the Jim Crow car like?

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The Jim Crow car had all African American people and rough seats.

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Why did people laugh instead of helping Myrtle up?

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People laughed because Black people were treated badly then.

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What did Mrs. Merganser give Myrtle?

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Mrs. Merganser gave Myrtle an apple.

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What is a Hope Chest?

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A Hope Chest is a storage box for items a young woman collects in preparation for marriage.

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What does the term 'Jim Crow' refer to?

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Jim Crow refers to laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.

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What does it mean to be treated unfairly?

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To be treated unfairly means to be given less respect or rights than others.

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What is the significance of the train setting in Chapter 8?

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The train setting highlights the racial segregation and challenges faced by Myrtle.

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What emotions can characters express in literature?

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Characters can express a range of emotions such as happiness, frustration, sadness, and anger.