The Hope Chest Chapters 16-19

Front

What does it mean when it says, "Violet wasn’t sure if Chloe saw anything after the Tennessee vote at all."?

Back

Chloe cares so much about the vote that that’s all she can focus on right now.

Front

What does "The world seemed to be set up so that Myrtle and Violet would always be on different sides of an invisible line" mean?

Back

So many things separated them because of their color.

Front

What did the letter Violet opened say?

Back

Mr. Burn's mom told him he should support the suffragists.

Front

Why did the author write, "The Hope Chest lunged like a racehorse breaking from a starting gate."?

Back

The author included a simile to show how the car moved forward quickly.

Front

Who won the vote, Suffs or Antis?

Back

Suffs.

Front

Define 'Suffs' in the context of The Hope Chest.

Back

Suffs refers to the suffragists who supported women's right to vote.

Front

What is the significance of the invisible line mentioned in the book?

Back

It symbolizes the social and racial divides that separate characters.

Front

Explain the role of letters in The Hope Chest.

Back

Letters serve as a means of communication and reveal character motivations.

Front

What literary device is used in the quote about the car lunging?

Back

Simile.

Front

What does Violet's character represent in the story?

Back

Violet represents the struggle for women's rights and personal growth.