Quiz 4: Lessons 7 & 8 Flashcards
a delicate sense of what is proper in dealing with others
tact
revenge, retribution
retaliation
desecration, defilement
profanation
a quantity of food and drink intended for a feast
repast
impudent, insolent, rude
petulant
easily angered, short-tempered
irascible
Who said, “Rather a rough road for you to travel, my little pilgrims, especially the latter part of it. But you have got on bravely; and I think the burdens are in a fair way to tumble off very soon.”
Mrs. March
“You won’t show the soft side of your character; and if a fellow gets a look at it by accident, and can’t help showing that he likes it, you treat him as Mrs. Gummidge did her sweetheart; throw cold water over him, and get so thorny no one dares touch or look at you.”
Who is the audience?
Jo March
Who said, “Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.”
Mrs. March
How does Meg manage Jo?
the law of contraries
What does Jo find in Meg’s drawer?
a paper with “Mrs. John Brooke”
Who insults Mr. Brooke to Meg?
Aunt March
What does Laurie promise Jo?
that he will stand by her side
How many years have passed between parts of the book?
3
What advice does Mrs. March give to Meg?
It is good to have work to do.
