Little Women

Little Women

by

Louisa May Alcott

Test your knowledge of Part 1, Chapter 5. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does the contrast between the Marches' house and Mr. Laurence's mansion symbolize in this scene?
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The isolation and loneliness that can accompany wealth
The superiority of wealth and comfort over poverty and struggle
The Marches' profound lack of basic resources for survival
The envy and desire for a better life that the March family harbors
What does Laurie's confession about spying on the March family reveal about his character and desires?
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It shows that he is intrusive and does not respect the March family's privacy
It indicates that he wants to obtain the March family's property to combine it with his own
It highlights his loneliness and longing for the familial love that the Marches have
It reveals that he is plotting against the March family for personal gain
What does Jo suggest to Mr. Laurence about Laurie?
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Jo suggests that Laurie needs to spend more time around kids his own age
Jo suggests that Laurie should focus more on his studies
Jo suggests that Laurie should spend more time alone for his health
Jo criticizes Mr. Laurence's handling of Laurie
What does Mrs. March remind Meg after Meg makes an insinuation about Laurie's feelings for Jo?
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Mrs. March reminds Meg that young women should "endearingly welcome" affection
Mrs. March reminds Meg that it's not her job to be "morally scrupulous" about her sister's friendships
Mrs. March reminds Meg that Laurie is not the "dastardly sort" of man that women should worry about
Mrs. March reminds Meg that "children should be children" for as long as possible