The Hope Chest Chapter 17 Comprehension Check

What quote shows how Ms. Escuadrille’s feelings towards voting have changed?

• "I never thought voting was important until now."

• "We’re women, so what are we doing fighting against women getting the vote?"

• "Voting is a privilege that we should cherish."

• "I believe everyone should have the right to vote, regardless of gender."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

How does Violet feel about driving the Hope Chest on her own at the beginning of Chapter 17?

• Excited

• Terrified

• Confident

• Nervous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How did Violet’s feelings towards the Hope Chest change from the beginning to the end of Chapter 17?

• At the beginning, Violet was excited about driving; at the end, she felt terrified.

• At the beginning, Violet was indifferent to driving; at the end, she felt bored.

• At the beginning, Violet was terrified of driving; at the end, she felt exhilarated.

• At the beginning, Violet was confident about driving; at the end, she felt anxious.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is personification?

• A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

• A form of exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

• A method of comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

How can a character's feelings influence the plot?

• A character's feelings can drive their decisions, affecting the story's direction and outcomes.

• A character's feelings are irrelevant to the plot development.

• A character's feelings only affect their relationships with other characters.

• A character's feelings can only influence the setting of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the significance of character feelings in a story?

• They provide comic relief in serious situations.

• They help readers understand motivations and the emotional context of events.

• They are irrelevant to the plot development.

• They only serve to create conflict between characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

What does the term 'literary device' refer to?

• A method of publishing books

• Techniques used by authors to convey meaning, create effects, or enhance storytelling.

• A type of literary genre

• A tool for measuring literary quality

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the role of dialogue in a story?

• Dialogue is used solely for comedic effect.

• Dialogue reveals character relationships, advances the plot, and provides insight into thoughts and feelings.

• Dialogue is only important for character development.

• Dialogue serves as a filler and has no significant role.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that implies one thing is another.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

How does the setting influence a character's feelings?

• The setting can create mood and context, impacting how characters feel and react to events.

• The setting has no effect on a character's feelings.

• The setting only influences the plot, not the characters.

• The setting determines the character's physical appearance.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1