Directions: Read Chapter 4 of The Hope Chest and answer the following questions.
Part I:
After reading Chapter 4, “Henry Street,” of The Hope Chest, reread the first paragraph of page 42:
“The Henry Street Settlement House had stone steps with wrought-iron railings. At the bottom of the steps sat a group of girls playing jacks and a woman rocking a baby in a baby carriage with her foot.”
Look at this artwork inspired by The Hope Chest.
How does the illustration reflect the description in the text? Underline all the details that apply. (RL.4.7).
What might the artwork help the reader understand about the neighborhood the Henry Street Settlement House was in that the text does not? Use details from the artwork to support your answer. (RL.4.7)
Read this sentence from page 42:
“Violet followed her with some trepidation.”
What is the meaning of the word trepidation? Underline the correct answer. (RL.4.4, L.4.4a)
Which phrases in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation? Underline all that apply. (RL.4.1, RL.4.4, L.4.4a)
Select the synonyms of trepidation. (L.4.5c)
Select the antonyms of trepidation. (L.4.5c)
Read this sentence from page 43.
“It was a parlor, rather like the one back home had been before it was turned into Stephen’s recuperation room.”
Use the dictionary to determine the meaning of the word recuperation and write the meaning in your own words. (RL.4.4, L.4.4c)
Read this sentence from page 44. “I hope you ladies won’t think me discourteous if I express some curiosity as to who might be inquiring for Miss Mayhew.” If “courteous” means polite and respectful, what do you think discourteous means? Underline the synonym for discourteous below. (RL.4.4, L.4.4b, L.4.5c)
How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet? Underline the best answer. (RL.4.3)
Underline the sentences from Chapter 4 that support your answer. (RL.4.1, RL.4.3)