Little Women

Little Women

by

Louisa May Alcott

Test your knowledge of Part 1, Chapter 8. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What causes tension between Amy and her sisters one Saturday afternoon?
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Amy is upset because Jo and Meg refuse to tell her where they are going
Amy is jealous of Jo and Meg's close relationship and vows to make new friends to spite them
Amy is angry because she is not allowed to go to the theater with Jo and Meg
Amy is frustrated by the fact that Jo and Meg insist on speaking in code in front of her
What incident exacerbates the conflict between Jo and Amy, and how does Jo react?
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Jo discovers that Amy has torn pages out of her diary, and she is deeply hurt but decides to forgive Amy
Jo finds out that Amy has thrown her book of stories into the fire, and she vows never to forgive Amy
Jo learns that Amy has criticized her writing to Laurie, and she feels betrayed and stops speaking to Amy
Jo realizes that Amy has lost her favorite pen, and she is annoyed but quickly gets over it
How does Jo's behavior during the ice-skating incident relate to the overarching themes of the novel?
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Her competitive nature illustrates the consequences of unchecked jealousy
Her individualistic spirit demonstrates the importance of communication
Her need to excel in all things emphasizes the value of a competitive spirit
Her lack of forgiveness shows the impact of small sins leading to larger ones
What are the immediate consequences of Amy's fall through the ice, and how does it affect Jo?
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Amy is saved by Laurie, and Jo is remorseful about her spiteful behavior
Amy is rescued by Laurie, and Jo is praised for quickly seeking help
Amy is rescued by Jo, who overcomes her fear to save her sister
Amy's fall leads to a serious injury, and Jo is blamed for the incident