Little Women Ch 11 & 12

Why does Beth become ill?

• A. She fell in the snow

• B. She caught scarlet fever from the Hummels' baby

• C. She was overworked

• D. She was allergic to the medicine

What does Beth say to keep Jo away when she gets home?

• A. “I need rest.”

• B. “You’ve had scarlet fever, haven’t you?”

• C. “Don’t come near me.”

• D. “Tell Mother I’m fine.”

What sad news does Beth tell Jo?

• A. She is moving away

• B. The Hummels' baby died in her arms

• C. Her mother is sick

• D. She lost a letter

Who is sent to Aunt March’s house to stay away from the fever?

• A. Beth

• B. Amy

• C. Meg

• D. Jo

Why does Amy agree to go to Aunt March’s house?

• A. She wants to leave Beth

• B. She wants to help Aunt March

• C. Laurie promises to visit her with news

• D. Her mother tells her to go

What does Mr. Laurence do during Beth’s illness?

• A. Sends a doctor from the city

• B. Waits downstairs to give the girls space

• C. Stays with Beth constantly

• D. Leaves town

Why do Meg and Jo hesitate to tell their mother about Beth’s illness?

• A. They don’t want to worry her

• B. They don’t know how sick Beth really is

• C. They lost contact

• D. She told them not to

What does Jo do when the doctor says Mrs. March should come home?

• A. Tells Hannah to send a letter

• B. Sends a friend

• C. Runs into the snow to send a telegram

• D. Waits until morning

What comforting news does Laurie bring after Jo sends the telegram?

• A. Mr. March is getting better

• B. Beth is awake

• C. The fever is gone

• D. Amy is returning

How does Jo react when she thinks Beth is dying?

• A. She stays calm

• B. She begins to cry and sends for her mother

• C. She runs for the doctor

• D. She hides her feelings