Little Women

Little Women

by

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women: Part 1, Chapter 1 Quiz 6 questions

Test your knowledge of Part 1, Chapter 1. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Mrs. March suggest regarding Christmas at the beginning of the book?
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That the March daughters should spend their Christmas handing out presents
That the family should invest in Christmas presents that will make them happy
That the March daughters should pray for the soldiers fighting in the Civil War
That the family should go without presents this Christmas
Why do the March girls initially decide to buy presents for themselves?
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Because they are naturally selfish and want to show off to their friends
Because they have been saving money to buy presents for their mother
Because they feel they have earned a reward for their hard work in challenging circumstances
Because they want to impress Aunt March and the King family
What might be said about Jo's behavior in this chapter?
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Her behavior aligns with the accepted gender norms of the late 19th century
Her behavior goes against the accepted gender norms of the late 19th century
Her behavior hints at the deep resentment she feels toward her sisters
None of the above
What leads the March girls to change their initial decision about how to spend their money?
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The discovery of their mother's worn-out slippers
A disagreement about who has the right to buy presents for their mother
The realization that they need to save money for more practical household needs
The advice from Aunt March about the importance of saving money during the Civil War
What does Mr. March's letter highlight about the March family?
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The family's commitment to upholding Christian values
The family's pacifism and outspoken rejection
The family's distrust of upper-class people
The family's belief in the power of money
What does Mrs. March's reference to Pilgrim's Progress signify?
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The importance of material wealth
The family's love for literature
The notion that life is a spiritual journey
The family's disappointment in not being able to afford a new piano