Little Women

Little Women

by

Louisa May Alcott

Test your knowledge of Part 1, Chapter 4. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What prompts the return to work for the March girls after the holiday?
1 of 5
The March girls feel a sense of duty to help their family recover from financial loss
The March girls are forced to work due to societal expectations
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
How does Beth do in school alongside all of her sisters?
2 of 5
Beth is too shy to approach her sisters when they go to school
Beth looks to her sisters for help with the various assignments
Beth is even more studious than her older sisters
Beth does not attend school
What is Amy's primary concern about her appearance, and how does she spend her time?
3 of 5
Amy is self-conscious about her hair and spends a lot of time trying different hairstyles
Amy is concerned about her nose not being classically Grecian and spends many hours sketching
Amy worries about her clothing not being fashionable and dedicates her time to sewing
Amy is self-conscious about her height and spends a lot of time exercising to improve her posture
What function does Aunt March serve in the novel's thematic exploration of wealth?
4 of 5
Aunt March demonstrates how much easier it is for wealthy people to be happy and comfortable
Aunt March serves as the kind of wealthy and successful woman that Jo would like to be someday
Aunt March becomes a cautionary tale about living without a sense of industriousness or gratitude
Aunt March becomes a model for the sisters regarding how to reject a life of sin and vanity
What method does Mrs. March use to teach her daughters a lesson about gratitude?
5 of 5
She reprimands them for their complaints and reminds them of their duties
She tells a fairy tale that mirrors their own experiences and emphasizes the importance of gratitude
She compares their lives to those of less fortunate people to instill a sense of appreciation
She assigns them tasks that make them realize the value of what they have