Hope Chest Chapter 5

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Who is Hobie the Hobo?

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A young boy about Violet's age.

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Where is Hobie from?

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Copperhill, Tennessee.

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Did Hobie stay with Violet and her friends in Washington?

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No, he got back on the train to ride it as far as it went.

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How much money did Violet give the man who jumped on the train?

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15 cents.

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Why didn't Hobie need to go to school?

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He was going to be educated at some Hobo college that a rich man was starting.

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What is a hobo?

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A hobo is a person who travels from place to place, often by freight trains, looking for work or a better life.

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What does it mean to jump on a train?

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To jump on a train means to get on a train quickly, often without a ticket.

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What is the significance of Copperhill, Tennessee in the story?

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It is Hobie's hometown.

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What does it mean to be educated?

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To receive instruction or training in a particular subject or skill.

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What is the role of money in the story?

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Money is used to show kindness, as seen when Violet gives 15 cents to the man.