W29 Welcome to Plumfield

Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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Who is the main character?

(2 answers)

• He is a homeless boy.

• His is a timid boy.

• He is a boxer.

• He is a coward.

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Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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What was in the letter and how do you know?

(2 answers)

• The letter had a bill because Ms. Jo owed Mr. Lawrence money.

• The letter asked Ms. Jo to put the ragged boy to work because he had no money.

• Uncle Laurie asked Aunt Jo to make room for another kid.

• Mr. Lawrence's letter only sends good kids to Plumfield.

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Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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When did Mr. Blake need assistance?

(2 answers)

• Mr. Blake had no one to care for him.

• Mr. Blake moved from another town.

• Mr. Blake lost his family.

• Mr. Blake is an adult.

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Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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Where will the ragged boy live?

(2 answers)

• He will live with Mr. Lawrence.

• He will live on the streets.

• He will live with other troubled kids.

• Aunt Jo will take him in to her home.

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Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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Why did Nat not want to play on the banisters?

(multiple answers)

• Nat was afraid to fall like Tommy.

• He didn't want Aunt Jo to be angry with him.

• Nat could be seen as a bad boy for having fun.

• When in another's home treat it with care.

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Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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How will Aunt Jo decide whether Nat would stay at Plumfield?

• Does he cause problems by playing.

• Does he follow all the rules.

• Does Nat behave or not.

• Is Nat a homeless boy?

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Welcome to Plumfield

by Louisa May Alcott

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The house seemed swarming with boys, who were BEGUILING the rainy twilight with all sorts of amusements.

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What does BEGUILING mean in the context of the sentence above?

• fun

• running around

• passing the time

• afraid of

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