The Hope Chest- Chapter 4

Read this sentence from page 42: “Violet followed her with some trepidation.”

What is the meaning of the word trepidation?

• A feeling of excitement

• A feeling of anger

• A feeling of fear

• A feeling of sadness

Which phrase in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation? Select all that apply.

• “‘I think we just go in,’ said Myrtle.”

• "Violet had managed to get control of her tears."

• “Violet had a lifelong training in good manners, and it did not include going into other people’s houses without knocking.”

• “The house had an ordinary hall, with a carpet and an umbrella stand.”

Select the synonym of trepidation.

• Jealously

• Worry

• Enthusiasm

• Decline

“It was a parlor, rather like the one back home had been before it was turned into Stephen’s recuperation room.”

What does the word "recuperation" mean?

• Functioning

• Deteriorate

• Operation

• Recovery

Read this sentence from page 44. “I hope you ladies won’t think me discourteous if I express some curiosity as to who might be inquiring for Miss Mayhew.”

If “courteous” means polite and respectful, what do you think discourteous means?

• kind

• polite

• rude

• ugly

How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet?

• Happy to see them

• Angry they decided to visit him

• Disappointed with them for disturbing his reading

• Concerned about them

Which sentence from the text supports Mr. Martin's feelings about Myrtle and Violet?

• "Excuse me," said Mr. Martin, standing up again. I'll just be a minute. Please wait right here."

• “‘I’m afraid Miss Mayhew isn’t here,’ said Mr. Martin. ‘She isn’t in New York, actually.’”

• “Mr. Martin leaned forward, looking concerned.”

• “It’s a very worthwhile cause,” said Mr. Martin.