The Hope Chest - Chapter 2: The Dying Mrs. Renwick

Why did Violet run away from home?

• She was done with her mother and father’s rules.

• She did not want to do her chores.

• She wanted to attend college in New York.

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Where is Violet going?

• Violet is going to New York City to the Henry Street settlement house to find Chloe.

• Violet wanted to sit by the Susquehanna River and relax before going home.

• Violet is going to purchase her own hope chest at the store.

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On page 19, a settlement house is mentioned. What is a settlement house?

• A tall building with offices where people work.

• A house in a bad neighborhood, where girls took care of other people.

• An apartment building where people can rent a place to live for the meantime.

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Read this sentence from page 20.

"She hugged her knees to her chest, bunched up into a tight little ball of terror as Father’s bellowing rang through the hall and made the crystal in the chandelier hum. "

What does hum mean as it is used in this sentence?

• An unpleasant smell

• To sing with closed lips

• To move or vibrate

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Granny Mayhew left $250 each for Chloe and Violet to purchase a hope chest. What is a hope chest?

• A journal where girls could write about their hopes and dreams for the future.

• A big wooden trunk that a girl was supposed to fill with things she’d need when she was married.

• Their college tuition.

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What did Chloe buy with her Hope Chest money?

• A used model T Ford that she named the Hope Chest.

• She bought the wooden trunk at a furniture store, and filled it with tablecloths, bed linens, and dishes.

• She did not buy anything because she decided to save her money.

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How would you describe Mrs. Renwick’s character trait? Select two answers.

• Rude

• Helpful

• Kind

• Nosy

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How does Mrs. Renwick view women?

• She feels that women should choose what they want to do in life.

• She thinks women should have the same rights as men.

• She believes women should take care of the men.

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What response was Violet hoping for from Mrs. Renwick when she said, "But they’re very busy with my brother, Stephen. He’s still recovering from the War"?

• She wanted Mrs. Renwick to applaud her brother for joining the war.

• She thought Mrs. Renwick would ask her questions about her brother’s experiences.

• She was hoping it would silence Mrs. Renwick, as recovering Veteran was an impressive thing to have in the family.

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