The Hope Chest Chapter 8

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What did Myrtle carry in her pocket for good luck?

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A tiny tin-framed snapshot of her parents.

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What’s the main reason Myrtle wants to go to Washington D.C.?

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To start fresh and vote someday.

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What did Mrs. Merganser say about her own hopes for voting?

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That she never thought it would come.

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Where was Myrtle traveling by train at the beginning of the story?

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To Washington D.C.

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What did Myrtle’s father do for work?

Back

Panama Canal laborer.

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What is a locket?

Back

A piece of jewelry that holds a small photo or keepsake.

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What does it mean to start fresh?

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To begin again with a clean slate or new opportunities.

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Why is voting important?

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It allows citizens to have a say in their government and make decisions that affect their lives.

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What is a snapshot?

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A quick photograph taken without much preparation.

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What does it mean to have hopes?

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To have desires or wishes for something to happen.