The Hope Chest Chapter 7: Heading to Nashville

Who did Violet and Myrtle see when they came down for breakfast?

• Chloe

• Mrs. Renwick

• Mr. Martin

Why didn’t Violet want to tell her parents that she’s going to Tennessee?

• She assumed they would notify the police to arrest her.

• She assumed they would be mad at her for skipping school.

• She assumed they would tell her to go back to Pennsylvania.

Mr. Martin talked about his experience walking from Pennsylvania to Long Island with Mother Jones during her Children’s Crusade. However, President Roosevelt refused to meet with them. Which three statements below indicate that this walk was successful?

• “We got kids out of mills for weeks.” (page 82)

• “But my parents knew I was going.” (page 81)

• We had a lot of fun on that walk, playing and running around like other kids, sleeping in barns and eating what folks along the road gave us.” (page 82)

• “No, but thousands of people did see us.” (page 82)

Why does Miss Dexter think it’s important to dress in proper clothes?

• She wanted them to be dressed in the latest fashion trends.

• They were meeting famous people in Tennessee.

• She wanted people to take them seriously, especially when trying to get others to agree with their beliefs.

Which statement supports how Miss. Dexter feels about the situation that took place in the boxcar with Mr. Martin and the conductor?

• She was sad that Myrtle had to sit in a separate boxcar.

• She was upset with Mr. Martin for speaking up for Myrtle.

• She was worried that Myrtle might feel lonely sitting in a separate box car.

Which statement best supports how Miss Dexter feels towards Myrtle?

• Miss Dexter has a negative opinion of Myrtle.

• Miss Dexter is kind and considerate towards Myrtle.

• Miss Dexter favors Myrtle over Violet.

On page 82, Mr. Martin said, “You can never know what seeds your words and actions might plant.” What does this phrase most likely mean?

• Planting a garden can help you in the future.

• You never know how what you say or do can impact someone in the future.

• It’s important to keep a secret when someone asks you not to share it with others.

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: On pages 86-87, Mr. Martin learned that Myrtle would have to sit in the colored car. How did Mr. Martin feel about this? Part B: Which statement supports your answer in Part A?

• Cooperative

• Mr. Martin got to his feet, his face twisting into an ugly scowl that made his scar look more menacing. (page 87)

• Mr. Martin hadn’t sat down yet and was trying to get Miss Dexter to look at him. (page 88)

• Unbothered

• Angry