Little Women

Little Women

by

Louisa May Alcott

Test your knowledge of Part 2, Chapter 27. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Jo do every few weeks that is related to her literary aspirations?
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She meets with a publisher
She reads her work to her family
She shuts herself in her room to write
She attends a writers' workshop
What motivates Jo to consider writing pulp fiction?
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Her desire to become famous
Her interest in exploring different literary genres
Her love for sensationalist stories
Her need to financially support her family
Why does Jo choose to send off her manuscript secretly?
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She is afraid of rejection by publishers
She fears her family's disapproval of the story's content
She wants to surprise her family with her success
She is unsure about the quality of her writing
Despite Mr. March's concerns, what does Jo's success in writing signify about her status?
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It demonstrates her unusual independence for a woman of her time
It highlights her financial dependency on her family
It indicates her moral decline
It shows her compliance with traditional female roles
What does Jo feel about her ability to support herself through writing?
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She is disappointed with the limited success
She feels genuine satisfaction
She is indifferent to her achievements
She is overwhelmed by the pressure of success
What challenge does Jo face after her novel manuscript is accepted?
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Finding a publisher willing to accept her manuscript
Deciding whether to publish the novel under a pseudonym
Dealing with the request to significantly shorten her novel
Overcoming writer's block to complete her novel
What does Jo's journey of taking risks and making a living from her writing signify?
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It shows her compliance with the societal expectations of women
It indicates her disregard for the moral standards of her time
It highlights the general ease with which women could achieve success in that period
It is a testament to her self-esteem and independence