Ch. 4 Questions Flashcards
Summarize what the 2 sisters Mercy and Judith think about their mother’s visit to the widow. How are their attitudes different
Judith- annoyed mom has to help others with a lot of work waiting at home; selfish
Mercy- that’s not the point and Scriptures say to care for others
What do Mercy and Judith think of Kit’s trunks of clothes? How are their attitudes different
Judith- immediately wants to look at the clothes and try them on; excited and vain
Mercy- doesn’t want to make a bad impression; reserved
Why does Matthew react negatively to his wife and daughters’ enjoyment of the clothes
He thinks it is inappropriate vain and a waste of time
Makes everyone give back the clothes
Kit reveals additional reasons why she traveled to Connecticut. What are those reasons?
A 50 year old fat man wanted to marry her
Wanted to escape
At the end of the day Kit overhears Judith talking to her mother. What are their opinions of Kit
Judith doesn’t want to share a bed with Kit because she is greedy
Annoyed Kit can’t do anything
Wishes Kit were a boy
What responsibility does Aunt Rachel feel for her neighbor Widow Brown? What does she do for her?
The Scriptures say so
Gives her food, builds a fire, tidies the cabin, etc.
