Exploring Characters in The Hope Chest

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1 of "The Hope Chest"?

• Violet

• Myrtle

• Mr. Martin

• Mrs. Smith

What is the name of Violet’s older sister?

• Grace

• Chloe

• Myrtle

• Rose

Which item is most important to Violet in the first chapters?

• Her hope chest

• Her doll

• Her book

• Her hat

Where does Myrtle go that causes Violet to worry?

• To the store

• To New York City

• To California

• To Chicago

What is the main problem Violet faces in the first four chapters?

• She loses her favorite toy

• She wants to find her sister

• She is moving to a new house

• She is starting a new school

Summarize what happens when Violet decides to leave home.

• She goes to the park to play

• She runs away to search for Myrtle

• She visits her grandmother

• She hides in her room

Why does Violet want to find Myrtle?

• She wants to give her a present

• She misses her and is worried about her

• She wants to show her a new book

• She wants to play a game

How does Violet prepare for her journey?

• She packs food and money

• She tells her parents

• She writes a letter

• She buys a train ticket

What does the hope chest symbolize for Violet?

• Her love for her family

• Her wish for adventure

• Her dreams for the future

• Her favorite toy

Why does Myrtle leave home, according to the story?

• She wants to go to school

• She is looking for a job

• She wants to help with the women’s suffrage movement

• She is visiting a friend