Little Women Quiz

In the excerpt from "Little Women," what is Laurie's favorite "castle in the air"?

• To be a famous musician in Germany

• To have a house full of luxurious things

• To be loved and admired by everyone

• To be wealthy and never work

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What does Meg desire in her "castle in the air" as mentioned in the excerpt?

• A lovely house and to be a famous musician

• A lovely house, pretty clothes, and to be loved by everyone

• To travel the world and enjoy music

• To be free from money and business concerns

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How does Laurie envision his life in his "castle in the air"?

• To be constantly traveling without a home

• To be burdened with money and business

• To enjoy life without worrying about money or business

• To be idle and have others do good for him

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What does Meg mean when she says she wants "pleasant people" in her "castle in the air"?

• She is implying that husbands are not pleasant people.

• She wants to have a lot of servants

• She wants to have people around her who love her dearly

• She wants to have guests all the time

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Meg is too young to be married. Why do you think she has such a negative attitude toward husbands (men)?

• She doesn't want to lose her innocence.

• She is a bitter little girl.

• The men she sees and interacts with are not pleasant people.

• She is delusional.

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What is Meg's response when asked about her wishes?

• She wants to travel the world.

• She desires a stable full of Arabian steeds and rooms piled with books.

• She wishes to stay at home and help take care of the family.

• She hopes to be an artist and go to Rome.

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According to the narrator, what does Jo scorn except in books?

• Splendid castles

• Romance

• Angelic children

• Wise husbands

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The fact that Jo tries to convince Meg that her castle would not be perfect without a husband is _________, considering that Jo scorned romance (except in books).

• crazy

• ironic

• paradoxical

• hyperbolic

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What is Beth's contentment tied to?

• Having a little piano and being satisfied with it.

• Wanting to write books and be famous.

• Wishing for a splendid, wise husband and children.

• Desiring to be the best artist in the world.

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What is Amy's "pet" wish?

• To write books and get rich and famous.

• To stay at home safe with her family.

• To be an artist, go to Rome, and do fine pictures.

• To have a splendid, wise husband and children.

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