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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After brutal editing, Jo finally has what published?
(a) her second novel
(b) a newspaper article
(c) a short story
(d) her first novel

2. Jo expects Meg to reject Mr. Brooke's proposal, but, instead, she sees what happen?
(a) Meg sits on Mr. Brooke's knee.
(b) Meg hugs Mr. Brooke.
(c) Meg kisses Mr. Brooke.
(d) Meg and Mr. Brooke walk off holding hands.

3. What does each girl find under her pillow one Christmas morning?
(a) some money
(b) some candy
(c) a note
(d) a book

4. Jo submits a story to a writing contest and wins how much prize money?
(a) $500
(b) $50
(c) $100
(d) $25

5. Who is upset about the idea that Meg might marry Mr. Brooke?
(a) Hannah
(b) Laurie
(c) Amy
(d) Jo

Short Answer Questions

1. Laurie does what during one of the girl's club meetings?

2. At dinnertime, Beth tells the family about seeing Mr. Laurence buy what at the market?

3. How long has passed since the last time we saw the March girls?

4. Jo's novel finally sells for what amount?

5. Who is Marmee?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does financial and social status affect Jo in chapter five when she sees Laurie again?

2. How does Jo's attitude in chapter twenty-six effect each of her visits?

3. Describe Meg's attitude, in chapter eighteen, when she finds out that Laurie sent a letter to her as a prank.

4. Describe how poverty plays a role in chapter two.

5. What major event happens to Meg and John after they have been married for a year and how does everyone handle it?

6. How is the idea that leisure doesn't pay neatly illustrated by Marmee for all of the girls in chapter eleven?

7. Describe what illnesses do to the family in chapter sixteen.

8. How are Amy and Jo's roles viewed differently, as they go on social calls in chapter twenty-six?

9. As we return to Dovecote, how are Meg and John getting along in chapter twenty-five?

10. How does Alcott illustrate that "pride goes before a fall" and that popularity is not necessarily a good thing in chapter seven, using Amy as an example.

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