Exploring The Hope Chest: Chapters 1-3

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

• Lucy

In which state does the story begin?

• California

• New York

• Tennessee

• Michigan

What item is important to Violet and her family, as mentioned in the title?

• A diary

• A hope chest

• A suitcase

• A letter

Who does Violet decide to search for?

• Her mother

• Her teacher

• Her sister Myrtle

• Her friend Lucy

Which of the following best describes the setting at the beginning of the story?

• A busy city street

• A quiet town in Michigan

• A school classroom

• A farm in the countryside

Summarize what happens when Violet finds Myrtle’s letter.

• Violet ignores it

• Violet reads it and decides to find Myrtle

• Violet gives it to her mother

• Violet throws it away

Why does Violet want to find her sister?

• She wants to give her a present

• She misses her and wants to help her

• She is angry with her

• She wants to ask her a question

Which detail best describes Violet’s personality in the first three chapters?

• She is shy and quiet

• She is brave and determined

• She is forgetful

• She is selfish

What does the hope chest symbolize for Violet’s family?

• Wealth and money

• Hopes and dreams for the future

• A place to hide secrets

• A way to travel