Myrtle's Journey and Challenges

Myrtle embarks on a train journey, facing segregation and challenges as she moves through the cars. She meets Mrs. Merganser, an elderly woman with a history of slavery, who shares her life story. They discuss the possibility of voting rights for women, highlighting the racial and gender inequalities of the time.

What item does Myrtle always carry with her as a talisman?

• A locket

• A diary

• A tiny snapshot of her parents

• A piece of jewelry

Where did Myrtle's father go to work before she was born?

• The Erie Canal

• The Grand Canal

• The Suez Canal

• The Panama Canal

What challenge does Myrtle face while trying to reach the Jim Crow car?

• Locating her seat

• Avoiding the conductor

• Opening the train doors

• Finding her ticket

How does the old woman in the Jim Crow car help Myrtle?

• She gives her food

• She gives her a ticket

• She opens the door for her

• She offers her a seat

What does the old woman compare herself to when describing her age?

• A wise owl

• An ancient tree

• A mountain

• A river

What does the old woman say about the possibility of colored women voting?

• They will vote in the next election

• They have already been granted the right to vote

• It is unlikely they will be allowed to vote

• They will definitely be allowed to vote