Little Women

The excerpt is mainly about the sisters -

• thinking they should be rich

• wishing they had an easier life

• being thankful for what they have

• missing Father during the war

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which phrase from the story explains why Father is away?

• away, where the fighting was.

• and shall not have him for a long time

• when our men are suffering so in the army

• thinking of Father

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which word from paragraph 6 helps the reader understand what Jo means by "Undine and Sintran"?

• buy

• myself

• wanted

• bookworm

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why do the sisters argue at the end of the excerpt?

• The sisters are competitive and always try to best one another.

• Each sister believes their work is harder than the others.

• The sisters are trying to justify spending their money on themselves.

• Each sister wants to spend the money on presents for themselves.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the mood shift in paragraph 4?

• From ecstatic to mournful

• From longing to thankful

• From cheerful to distressing

• From upset to content

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on the quote, what is the primary theme of the excerpt?

• Power leads to fighting and conflict.

• You should not fight with your siblings.

• Be thankful for what you have.

• Money does not bring happiness.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word "contentedly" in paragraph 4 show about Beth?

• She has few opinions.

• She does not complain.

• She is usually happy.

• She settles in life.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do Beth and Jo differ in the excerpt?

• Beth is quiet and optimistic, while Jo is vocal and realistic.

• Beth is outgoing and positive, while Jo is shy and pessimistic.

• Beth is unseen and content, while Jo is loud and confrontational.

• Beth is smart and kind, while Jo is uneducated and unrefined.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Details in the excerpt lead the reader to believe that Meg-

• is an avid reader and writer

• enjoys material things in life

• thinks that gifts are important

• wants to be rich like her friends

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

These sentences show that the sisters all -

• think Father will survive the war

• believe the war is worth it

• wonder when Father will return

• worry Father will die in the war

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3