The Hope Chest Chapter 8: In the Jim Crow Car

What item did Myrtle cherish and keep in her pocket?

• A picture of her parents

• A necklace given to her by her mother.

• The leftover money she had been saving.

On page 91, how does Myrtle feel about Mr. Martin?

• She feels frustrated with Mr. Martin because he didn’t stand up for her more with the conductor.

• She feels fearful of Mr. Martin because he has a scar on his face.

• She feels comforted by Mr. Martin because he reminds her of her father.

On page 92, why does Myrtle begin to cry?

• She was sad that she had to separate from Violet.

• She was sad that people were laughing at her.

• She was having a difficult time opening the train doors.

Which statements below support the idea that colored people were treated differently? Select three answers.

• “The conductor stopped in front of the old woman and held out his hand for her ticket.” (page 93)

• “We’re sitting in this Jim Crow car because white people don’t want to have to look at us when they ride the train.” (page 97)

• “The colored car is all the way in the back.” (page 91)

• “The next car was full of white people, and Myrtle hurried through it. Some of them gave her cold stares over their newspapers.” (page 91)

How does Mrs. Merganser feel about women voting?

• Mrs. Merganser supports the idea of women having the right to vote.

• Mrs. Merganser doesn’t believe that colored women will ever have the chance to vote.

• Mrs. Merganser thinks men and women should have equal rights.

How was Myrtle acting towards Mrs. Merganser? Select two answers.

• Respectful

• Unresponsive

• Rebellious

• Polite

How would you describe Mrs. Merganser’s life growing up?

• Controlled

• Chaotic

• Adventurous

• Unpredictable

From which point of view are these sentences written?

• Third Person

• Second Person

• First Person