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Test your knowledge of Part 2, Chapter 34. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Jo write stories for money?
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To gain recognition in the literary world
Because she enjoys storytelling more than being a governess
To have power and help those she loves
To compete with the men in her life
Why does Jo tell the editor that the story was written by "her friend"?
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To avoid criticism of her writing skills
Because she is too shy to admit her literary ambitions
To create intrigue around the author's identity
To avoid personal embarrassment and moral judgement
What is Jo's reaction to the editor's decision to pay for her story but cut out all references to morals?
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She is pleased about the payment but upset about the edits
She is ecstatic about the payment and indifferent to the edits
She refuses the payment because of the edits
She is angry and confronts the editor about the edits
Why does Jo feel her parents might not approve of her stories?
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Because the stories are not financially successful
Because of the unsavory subject matter and its potential influence on her character
Because the stories diverge from traditional literary styles
Because she has kept her writing a secret from them
How does Jo view her admiration for Professor Bhaer?
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As a simple respect for his Christian goodness
As a passionate romantic feeling
As envy of his popularity
As a desire to emulate his academic success
What surprises Jo at the symposium?
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The flawless behavior of her literary and philosophical idols
The intellectual depth and insight of the discussions
The humility and modesty of the famous attendees
The discovery that many of her idols exhibit flawed behaviors
What stance does Professor Bhaer take when disputing the words of some philosophers?
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He supports the philosophers' skepticism about God's existence
He remains neutral in the discussion about God's existence
He furiously defends the existence of God
He questions the usefulness of religious beliefs
What does Professor Bhaer's action with the paper hat primarily signify?
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His concern for Jo's moral integrity
His lack of appreciation for his student's interests
His playful attitude towards learning
His disregard for Jo's writing career
What does Jo come to believe about her writing?
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That her stories are highly valuable and respected
That she is contributing positively to society
That she has been writing harmful material
That she needs to write more to earn more money
From a contemporary standpoint, what is a troubling aspect of Jo's decision to stop writing?
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That she believes she has no talent
That she is doing it to please a patriarchal figure
That she has lost interest in storytelling
That she is giving up her only source of income
How does the novel contrast Jo's relationships with Professor Bhaer and Laurie?
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By depicting Laurie's passion and Bhaer's more subdued affection
By showing Jo's fear of Bhaer and appreciation of Laurie
By emphasizing Jo's desire to avoid both men
By highlighting the mutual passion in both relationships
