Mrs. Everything Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Bethie want to take Jo to Blue Hill Farm? (from Book Three: 1974)

She wants Jo to admit she is not happy in her marriage.

She hopes Jo will develop feelings for Margot, a woman who lives on Blue Hill Farm.

She wants to tell Jo she blames Jo for not protecting her from their paternal uncle's sexual assault.

She wants to encourage Jo to embrace her homosexuality.

2.

What makes Jo and Bethie decide to forgive each other? (from Book Four - Book Five: 1987-1993)

Jo is the only member of the family who supports Bethie's interracial marriage, and her support strengthens their familial bond.

Jo and Bethie's mother, Sarah, instructs them to be good to each other in her farewell letter.

Bethie now wholeheartedly supports Jo's heteronormative marriage.

Their mother's terminal cancer diagnosis makes them appreciate the fragility of familial bonds.

3.

Who arranges for everyone to be at Jo's side as she is dying? (from Book Six - Book Seven: 2006, 2016, and 2022)

Jo's best friend, Nonie Scotto.

Jo's daughter, Lila.

Jo's sister, Bethie.

Jo's wife, Shelley.

4.

Why does Jo travel to Colorado? (from Book Four - Book Five: 1987-1993)

Jo has accepted Bethie's offer to pay for her to take a trip.

Jo asks her love, Shelley, who lives in Colorado, to come live with her.

Jo wants to spend the settlement she won from her husband, Dave, by taking trips.

Jo needs a break from her troubled youngest daughter, Lila.

5.

Which of the following sentences best describes Jo and Bethie's respective personalities? (from Prologue - Book One: 1950)

Bethie is pretty, while Jo is smart.

Bethie seeks to please her mother, while Jo wants to please her father.

Bethie loves embodying the feminine beauty standard, while Jo rejects it.

Bethie wants to be admired, while Jo wants to be successful.

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