Social Issues in Literature

Myrtle and Mr. Martin face racial discrimination in Nashville, struggling to find a hotel or place to eat. They eventually find lodging in Dead Horse Alley with Mrs. Ready, who shares her background and support for the suffrage movement. Meanwhile, Violet embarks on a spy mission, facing her own challenges and learning about the complexities of the social dynamics in the South.

Why was Mr. Martin unable to find a hotel in Nashville?

• All hotels were fully booked.

• He lost his way in the city.

• He was traveling with a colored child.

• He didn't have enough money.

What was the reaction of the boy at the lunch counter when Myrtle and Mr. Martin sat down?

• He served them immediately.

• He offered them a menu.

• He asked them to leave.

• He ignored them and called the police.

Where did Myrtle and Mr. Martin eventually eat their lunch?

• In a park

• At a friend's house

• In an alley behind a drugstore

• In a hotel lobby

What did Myrtle's mother hope for her future?

• To become a maid

• To get married early

• To receive an education and make a difference

• To stay in Washington

What was the condition of the hotels and rooming houses Mr. Martin and Myrtle encountered?

• Disreputable and leaning on each other

• Under construction

• Modern and clean

• Luxurious and welcoming

What was Mrs. Eugenia Ready's initial reaction to Mr. Martin and Myrtle?

• She offered them free lodging.

• She refused to speak to them.

• She was suspicious and quoted a high price.

• She welcomed them warmly.

What did Mrs. Ready reveal about her daughter Rosalie?

• She was a famous singer.

• She was studying to become a doctor.

• She was living in Europe.

• She was married with children.

What was Violet's impression of Miss Esquadrille's dress?

• Outdated and worn

• Perfect for the occasion

• Too babyish for an adult

• Elegant and suitable

What did Miss Esquadrille do at the telegraph office?

• Sent messages to her family

• Read the impressions left by pens

• Delivered telegrams

• Worked as a telegraph operator