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Follow the directions for each question. Use the text, pictures, and the book, Hope Chest.

Be sure to read each question carefully so that you answer each completely. If you need help, you may use the option of a hint when they are available.

Part I: Answering Questions about a Literary Text

Name: ________________________________ Date: ____________________

Directions: Read Chapter 4 of The Hope Chest and answer the following questions.

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.

Illustration of a city building with stone steps, railing, and girls playing jacks on the sidewalk. null

Illustration inspired by The Hope Chest.

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How does the illustration reflect the description in the text? Choose all the details that apply.

The Henry Street Settlement House had stone steps

A woman rocking a baby in a baby carriage with her foot

Wrought-iron railings

At the bottom of the steps sat a group of girls playing jacks

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Read this sentence from page 42: “Violet followed her with some trepidation.” What is the meaning of the word trepidation?

A feeling of excitement

A feeling of anger

A feeling of fear

A feeling of sadness

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Which phrases in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation? Choose all that apply.

“‘I think we just go in,’ said Myrtle.”

“She hesitated, but Myrtle pushed the door open and went in.”

“Violet had a lifelong training in good manners, and it did not include going into other people’s houses without knocking.”

“The house had an ordinary hall, with a carpet and an umbrella stand.”

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Sort each word as a synonym (similar meaning) or antonym (opposite meaning) of trepidation.

Fear
Dread
Worry
Excitement
Enthusiasm
Jealousy

Synonym
Antonym

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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.

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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? Choose the synonym for discourteous.

Kind

Polite

Rude

Ugly

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How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet? Choose the best answer.

Happy to see them

Angry they decided to visit him

Disappointed with them for disturbing his reading

Concerned about them

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Which sentences from Chapter 4 best support your answer about how Mr. Martin feels about Myrtle and Violet? Choose all that apply.

“‘I’m afraid Miss Mayhew isn’t here,’ said Mr. Martin. ‘She isn’t in New York, actually.’”

“Mr. Martin leaned forward, looking concerned.”

“Are you in New York with your parents Miss Mayhew? And what about you, Miss Davis? Where have you sprung from, and don’t they miss you there?”

“‘It’s a very worthwhile cause,’ said Mr. Martin.

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Module 4 Mid Unit G4M4U1

Module 4 Mid Unit G4M4U1

How does the illustration reflect the description in the text? Choose all the details that apply.

Read this sentence from page 42: “Violet followed her with some trepidation.” What is the meaning of the word trepidation?

Which phrases in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation? Choose all that apply.

Sort each word as a synonym (similar meaning) or antonym (opposite meaning) of trepidation.

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.

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? Choose the synonym for discourteous.

How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet? Choose the best answer.

Which sentences from Chapter 4 best support your answer about how Mr. Martin feels about Myrtle and Violet? Choose all that apply.

How does the illustration reflect the description in the text? Choose all the details that apply.

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.

Read this sentence from page 42: “Violet followed her with some trepidation.” What is the meaning of the word trepidation?

Which phrases in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation? Choose all that apply.

Sort each word as a synonym (similar meaning) or antonym (opposite meaning) of trepidation.

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.

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? Choose the synonym for discourteous.

How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet? Choose the best answer.

Which sentences from Chapter 4 best support your answer about how Mr. Martin feels about Myrtle and Violet? Choose all that apply.

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.