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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Professor Bhaer is from where?

2. Jo was not selected to go with Aunt Carrol for what reason?

3. Who agrees that Jo's separation from Laurie would be good?

4. What do Amy and Laurie want to use their wealth for?

5. Laurie and Amy do what together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the significance of Christmas to Jo and the professor in chapter twenty-nine

2. Christmas is a primary focus, yet again. What does Laurie do for Christmas in chapter thirty-three?

3. Describe how the romance between Jo and the professor finally blossoms.

4. In chapter thirty-eight, Laurie and Jo have a final discussion about their relationship and decide what?

5. Contrast Professor Bhaer with Laurie. What could possibly draw Jo to one over the other?

6. Who arrives, in chapter thirty-eight, besides Laurie, Amy, and Mr. Laurence, and why does that person come?

7. What lessons do we learn from Beth's death?

8. How does Laurie help Amy to see the truth about herself and her relationship with Fred in chapter thirty-four?

9. How does Jo react to the news that Laurie and Amy are engaged.

10. How, in chapter thirty-four, does Amy help Laurie to see himself for who he is and who he used to be and change accordingly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Laurence and his grandson, Laurie, are the March girls' neighbors throughout the book. Choose one of the three sisters below and explain how she gets along with Laurie throughout the book.

1. Amy

2. Beth

3. Meg

Essay Topic 2

Marmee is a key force in the girls' lives, especially during the war, in part I of the book. Describe how Marmee influences the girls' choices through the years, both when she is present and when she is absent.

Essay Topic 3

Do you agree with the overall way Jo led her life throughout the book? Explain why you agree or disagree with her nontraditional views and choices.

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