Little Women
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Part 1, Chapter 1
Part 1, Chapter 2
Part 1, Chapter 3
Part 1, Chapter 4
Part 1, Chapter 5
Part 1, Chapter 6
Part 1, Chapter 7
Part 1, Chapter 8
Part 1, Chapter 9
Part 1, Chapter 10
Part 1, Chapter 11
Part 1, Chapter 12
Part 1, Chapter 13
Part 1, Chapter 14
Part 1, Chapter 15
Part 1, Chapter 16
Part 1, Chapter 17
Part 1, Chapter 18
Part 1, Chapter 19
Part 1, Chapter 20
Part 1, Chapter 21
Part 1, Chapter 22
Part 1, Chapter 23
Part 2, Chapter 24
Part 2, Chapter 25
Part 2, Chapter 26
Part 2, Chapter 27
Part 2, Chapter 28
Part 2, Chapter 29
Part 2, Chapter 30
Part 2, Chapter 31
Part 2, Chapter 32
Part 2, Chapter 33
Part 2, Chapter 34
Part 2, Chapter 35
Part 2, Chapter 36
Part 2, Chapter 37
Part 2, Chapter 38
Part 2, Chapter 39
Part 2, Chapter 40
Part 2, Chapter 41
Part 2, Chapter 42
Part 2, Chapter 43
Part 2, Chapter 44
Part 2, Chapter 45
Part 2, Chapter 46
Part 2, Chapter 47
Themes
All Themes
The Role of Women
Christianity, Morality, and Goodness
Work and Social Class
Genuineness, Simplicity, and Natural Beauty
Love
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Josephine "Jo" March
Margaret "Meg" March
Elizabeth "Beth" March
Amy Curtis March
Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
Margaret "Marmee" March
Robert March
Symbols
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Flowers
Birds
The Turquoise Ring
Umbrellas
Literary Devices
All Literary Devices
Alliteration
Allusions
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Hyperbole
Idioms
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Paradox
Personification
Satire
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
Quizzes
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Part 1, Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 2: A Merry Christmas Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 3: The Laurence Boy Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 4: Burdens Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 5: Being Neighborly Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 6: Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 7: Amy’s Valley of Humiliation Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 8: Jo Meets Apollyon Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 9: Meg Goes to Vanity Fair Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 10: The P.C. and P.O. Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 11: Experiments Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 12: Camp Laurence Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 13: Castles in the Air Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 14: Secrets Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 15: A Telegram Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 16: Letters Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 17: Little Faithful Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 18: Dark Days Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 19: Amy’s Will Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 21: Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 22: Pleasant Meadows Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 23: Aunt March Settles the Question Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 24: Gossip Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 25: The First Wedding Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 26: Artistic Attempts Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 27: Literary Lessons Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 28: Domestic Experiences Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 29: Calls Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 30: Consequences Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 31: Our Foreign Correspondent Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 32: Tender Troubles Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 33: Jo’s Journal Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 34: Friend Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 35: Heartache Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth’s Secret Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 37: New Impressions Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 38: On the Shelf Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 39: Lazy Laurence Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 40: The Valley of the Shadow Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 41: Learning to Forget Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 43: Surprises Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 44: My Lord and Lady Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 45: Daisy and Demi Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 47: Harvest Time Quiz
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Part 1, Chapter 1
Part 1, Chapter 2
Part 1, Chapter 3
Part 1, Chapter 4
Part 1, Chapter 5
Part 1, Chapter 6
Part 1, Chapter 7
Part 1, Chapter 8
Part 1, Chapter 9
Part 1, Chapter 10
Part 1, Chapter 11
Part 1, Chapter 12
Part 1, Chapter 13
Part 1, Chapter 14
Part 1, Chapter 15
Part 1, Chapter 16
Part 1, Chapter 17
Part 1, Chapter 18
Part 1, Chapter 19
Part 1, Chapter 20
Part 1, Chapter 21
Part 1, Chapter 22
Part 1, Chapter 23
Part 2, Chapter 24
Part 2, Chapter 25
Part 2, Chapter 26
Part 2, Chapter 27
Part 2, Chapter 28
Part 2, Chapter 29
Part 2, Chapter 30
Part 2, Chapter 31
Part 2, Chapter 32
Part 2, Chapter 33
Part 2, Chapter 34
Part 2, Chapter 35
Part 2, Chapter 36
Part 2, Chapter 37
Part 2, Chapter 38
Part 2, Chapter 39
Part 2, Chapter 40
Part 2, Chapter 41
Part 2, Chapter 42
Part 2, Chapter 43
Part 2, Chapter 44
Part 2, Chapter 45
Part 2, Chapter 46
Part 2, Chapter 47
Themes
All Themes
The Role of Women
Christianity, Morality, and Goodness
Work and Social Class
Genuineness, Simplicity, and Natural Beauty
Love
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Josephine "Jo" March
Margaret "Meg" March
Elizabeth "Beth" March
Amy Curtis March
Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
Margaret "Marmee" March
Robert March
Symbols
All Symbols
Flowers
Birds
The Turquoise Ring
Umbrellas
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Alliteration
Allusions
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Hyperbole
Idioms
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Paradox
Personification
Satire
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
Quizzes
All Quizzes
Part 1, Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 2: A Merry Christmas Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 3: The Laurence Boy Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 4: Burdens Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 5: Being Neighborly Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 6: Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 7: Amy’s Valley of Humiliation Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 8: Jo Meets Apollyon Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 9: Meg Goes to Vanity Fair Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 10: The P.C. and P.O. Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 11: Experiments Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 12: Camp Laurence Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 13: Castles in the Air Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 14: Secrets Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 15: A Telegram Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 16: Letters Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 17: Little Faithful Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 18: Dark Days Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 19: Amy’s Will Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 21: Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 22: Pleasant Meadows Quiz
Part 1, Chapter 23: Aunt March Settles the Question Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 24: Gossip Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 25: The First Wedding Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 26: Artistic Attempts Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 27: Literary Lessons Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 28: Domestic Experiences Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 29: Calls Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 30: Consequences Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 31: Our Foreign Correspondent Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 32: Tender Troubles Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 33: Jo’s Journal Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 34: Friend Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 35: Heartache Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth’s Secret Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 37: New Impressions Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 38: On the Shelf Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 39: Lazy Laurence Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 40: The Valley of the Shadow Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 41: Learning to Forget Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 43: Surprises Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 44: My Lord and Lady Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 45: Daisy and Demi Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella Quiz
Part 2, Chapter 47: Harvest Time Quiz
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What does Jo struggle with after Beth's death?
1 of 4
Finding a new hobby
Accepting her inheritance
Taking over Beth's responsibilities
Coping with the loss of Beth's moral guidance
How does the narrative indicate that grief has affected Jo's views about love and marriage?
2 of 4
By showing how grief has encouraged her to avoid romantic bonds
By indicating that now she has a more comprehensive understanding of marriage
By suggesting that grief acts as a catalyst for opening her heart
By illustrating her withdrawal from family interactions
Why does Mr. March believe that the new short story Jo writes is successful?
3 of 4
Because it was written with authenticity and truth
Because she focused on the theme of marriage
Because she wrote it in a new style
All of the above
What triggers Jo's reflection on her feelings and future?
4 of 4
Reading about Amy's betrothal to Laurie
Realizing she is ready to marry
Reflecting on her time spent at the Kirkes' house
Finding a note from Professor Bhaer
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