Quiz: Little Women: Chapters 14-30

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question. "Which would Mademoiselle choose if she had her will?" asked Esther, who always sat near to watch over and lock up the valuables. "I like the diamonds best, but there is no necklace among them, and I'm fond of necklaces, they are so becoming. I should choose this if I might," replied Amy, looking with great admiration at a string of gold and ebony beads from which hung a heavy cross of the same. "I, too, covet that, but not as a necklace. Ah, no! To me, it is a rosary, and as such, I should use it as a good Catholic," said Esther, eyeing the handsome thing wistfully. "Is it meant to use as you use the string of good-smelling wooden beads hanging over your glass?" asked Amy. "Truly, yes, to pray with. It would be pleasing to the saints if one used so fine a rosary as this, instead of wearing it as a vain bijou." This conversation between Amy and Aunt March's maid, Esther, suggests to the reader that ____. -Esther is a devout Catholic. -Esther prefers plain clothing to fancy jewelry. -Esther thinks the Marches are godless. -Esther dislikes Aunt March.

Esther is a devout Catholic

Which of the following sentences is written in the conditional future unreal mood and tense? -If I got stuck on a math problem, I would go to the class discussion board. -If I get stuck on a math problem, I would go to the class discussion board. -When I would get stuck on a math problem, I would go to the class discussion board. -If I get stuck on a math problem, I will go to the class discussion board.

If I got stuck on a math problem, I would go to the class discussion board.

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question. "Hadn't you rather have her marry a rich man?" asked Jo, as her mother's voice faltered a little over the last words. "Money is a good and useful thing, Jo, and I hope my girls will never feel the need of it too bitterly, nor be tempted by too much. I should like to know that John was firmly established in some good business, which gave him an income large enough to keep free from debt and make Meg comfortable. I'm not ambitious for a splendid fortune, a fashionable position, or a great name for my girls. If rank and money come with love and virtue, also, I should accept them gratefully, and enjoy your good fortune, but I know, by experience, how much genuine happiness can be had in a plain little house, where the daily bread is earned, and some privations give sweetness to the few pleasures. I am content to see Meg begin humbly, for if I am not mistaken, she will be rich in the possession of a good man's heart, and that is better than a fortune." One of the lessons that Alcott attempts to teach throughout Little Women is that of the value of hard work to earn one's place in the world. Thinking of examples from the real world, from the story, and specifically using Mrs. March's words how would you differentiate between happiness in material goods and happiness in being genuine? For your answer, write at least 100 words.

Material things will never bring happiness to any home even though I will live in a world controlled by material things; however, even with the excess of the material, there will be no contentment. The genuine feel of happiness comes from a family with love and care. Most people run to materials things forgetting that it is not the sole bearer of happiness. Some people go as far as sacrificing their loved ones because of material possessions. Money can't buy happiness, money buys you clothing, food, water, toys, and trinkets. Those things can make you happy, but items can't be filled with happiness. People can make you happy. Friends and family make you happy and they make you feel loved. According to Mrs. March, wealth is happiness that is contented. word count: 130

Which of the following sentences is written in the conditional past real mood and tense? -If I had homework, I would have studied at the library. -When I had homework, I studied at the library. -If I had homework, I studied at the library. -When I had homework, I would study at the library.

When I had homework, I studied at the library.

Choose the correct subjunctive verb for the sentence. It's best that John _____ by 3:00 so that we can leave before traffic gets heavy. -will have arrived -arrives -arrive -would arrive

arrive

if we had a day off from school, I ____ to my grandma's.

go

my mom would travel around the world if she _____ the money.

had

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question. So Amy sailed away to find the Old World, which is always new and beautiful to young eyes, while her father and friend watched her from the shore, fervently hoping that none but gentle fortunes would befall the happy-hearted girl, who waved her hand to them till they could see nothing but the summer sunshine dazzling on the sea. Using context clues, which word below best defines the italicized word in the excerpt above? -intensely -graciously -inaudibly -imploringly

imploringly

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question. Away they went fleetly and gracefully, for having practiced at home, they were well-matched, and the blithe young couple was a pleasant sight to see, as they twirled merrily round and round, feeling more friendly than ever after their small tiff. Which word below is an antonym or opposite to the word blithe? -jaunty -jovial -carefree -solemn

solemn

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question. John Brooke did his duty manfully for a year, got wounded, was sent home, and not allowed to return. He received no stars or bars, but he deserved them, for he cheerfully risked all he had, and life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom. Perfectly resigned to his discharge, he devoted himself to getting well, preparing for business, and earning a home for Meg. With the good sense and sturdy independence that characterized him, he refused Mr. Laurence's more generous offers, and accepted the place of bookkeeper, feeling better satisfied to begin with an honestly earned salary than by running any risks with borrowed money. The reader can infer that John Brooke _____. -loved Meg -spent a year in the Army -did not have a lot of business prospects -had a falling out with Mr. Laurence over employment

spent a year in the Army

Identify the italicized verb as subjunctive or NOT subjunctive. I suggest that Sid play the guitar at tonight's performance. -subjunctive -not subjunctive

subjunctive

Identify the italicized verb as subjunctive or NOT subjunctive. I wish the wooden roller coaster were still in use at Fun Zone Park. -subjunctive -not subjunctive

subjunctive

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question. As she came walking in, looking very tired but as composed as ever, she observed that every vestige of the unfortunate fete had disappeared... Based on the clues provided in the excerpt, which of the following is the best definition of the word vestige as it is used here? -the smallest possible amount of something -an article of clothing -a visible sign left behind after something no longer exists -a part that is less developed or of no use

the smallest possible amount of something

Choose the correct subjunctive verb for the sentence. Mr. Clark wishes his teenage son _____ more responsible. -was -would be -were -will be

were

if I had Saturdays free, I _____ to the museum and sketch.

would go