Test: Lessons 1-8 Flashcards
faking personality traits in order to impress others
affected
overwhelming happiness/love to an extreme extent
rapture
a false statement about someone that causes a bad opinion
libel
infectiously harmed or damaged
blighted
easily angered, short-tempered
irascible
anger aroused by injustice
indignation
lazy, lacking enthusiasm, lethargic
lackadaisical
mental unease caused by failure; frustration, disappointment
chagrin
very careful, concerned with detail or accuracy
fastidious
dejection, loss of confidence
despondency
roaming about seeking amusement, playing
gallivanting
gentleness, mildness, kindness
benignity
landing, setting down
alighting
morally detestable, deserving of rebuke
reprehensible
written messages sent with speed
despatches
a delicate sense of what is proper in dealing with others
tact
revenge, retribution
retaliation
desecration, defilement
profanation
impudent, insolent, rude
petulant
someone who is clumsy, lacking subtlety or precision
blunderbuss
How old are the March girls?
16, 15, 13, 12
What book are the girls given for Christmas?
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Why does Meg have a harder time with poverty than the other girls?
She remembers better times.
What embarrasses Amy more than poverty?
public humiliation
Why does Mrs. March not cry when Mr. March went off to war?
It is her duty to her country.
Who is Nathaniel Winkle?
Amy March
What do Laurie and Meg congratulate Jo for doing?
controlling her temper
Who does Mrs. March leave in charge when she leaves?
Hannah and Mr. Laurence
What nickname do the March girls give to Mrs. March’s helper?
Mr. Greatheart
What does Laurie help Amy to do?
write her will
What does Aunt March give to Amy?
a turquoise ring
How does Meg manage Jo?
the law of contraries
Who insults Mr. Brooke to Meg?
Aunt March
What advice does Mrs. March give to Meg?
It is good to have work to do.
What does Laurie nickname young John?
Demijohn
Who said, “I’m the man of the family now papa is away, and I shall provide the slippers, for he told me to take special care of mother while he was gone.”
Jo March
Who said, “I shall keep my book on the table here, and read a little every morning as soon as I wake, for I know it will do me good, and help me through the day.”
Meg March
Who said, “He spoke so cheerfully, and looked so sincere, and seemed so glad to give his all, that I was ashamed of myself. I’d given one man, and thought it too much, while he gave four, without grudging them …”
Mrs. March
“You are getting altogether too conceited and important, my dear, and it is quite time you set about correcting it. You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius.”
Who is the audience
Amy March
Who said, “Money is a needful and precious thing- and when well used, a noble thing- but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for. I’d rather see you poor men’s wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, that queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.
Mrs. March
“Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. The youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success, in spite of poverty.”
Who is the audience?
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
“The little girl was very sincere in all this, for, being left alone outside the safe home-nest, she felt the need of some kind of hand to hold by so sorely, that she instinctively turned to the strong and tender Friend, whose fatherly love most closely surrounds His little children.”
Who is the little girl?
Amy March
“Too weak to wonder at anything, she only smiled, and nestled close into the loving arms about her, feeling that the hungry longing was satisfied at last.”
Whose hungry longing is satisfied?
Beth 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 to 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
