Directions: Read Chapter 15 of The Hope Chest and answer the questions below:
On page 180 it says, “Violet was being seen and not heard.” This is like the proverb “A child should be seen and not heard.” What do you think this proverb means? (Remember that proverbs are often old sayings that we might not agree with now.) Underline the correct answer. (L.4.5b)
What does this proverb tell you about Violet’s behavior in the dining room? (L.4.5b)
On page 181 it says, “There was something about the way they both said ‘Jew’ that made Violet’s skin crawl.” What does this idiom tell you about how Violet felt? Underline the correct answer. (L.4.5b)
What does Miss. Pearson mean when she says, “He’s not for sale” (p. 182)? Underline the correct answer. (L.4.5a)
Is this a simile or metaphor? (L.4.5a)
What does Mrs. Catts mean when she says, “And now, at the scene of the final battle …” (p.194)? Underline the correct answer. (L.4.5a)
Underline the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence below. (L.4.1a)
The old woman __________________ Violet met on the veranda was Mrs. Catts.
Write the correct relative adverb (where, when, why) in the sentence below. (L.4.1a)
The Hermitage was the hotel ____________________ Violet found Chloe dancing with Harry T. Burn.
Choose one of the themes in this chapter (inequality is injustice, stand up for what is right, do something meaningful). Write a summary of the part of Chapter 15 in which you describe the theme. Be sure to use supporting details and provide a brief overview of what happened in that part of the chapter. (RL.4.1, RL.4.2)
If you find it helpful, you may create a graphic organizer to organize your thinking. Your graphic organizer will not be assessed: