PART ONE: CHAPTER FOURTEEN - Secrets Quiz — Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

Comprehension Quiz: PART ONE: CHAPTER FOURTEEN - Secrets

Where is Jo writing at the beginning of Chapter 14?

  • In the parlor
  • In the garret
  • In the garden
  • At the library

What does Jo actually do when she goes into the building in town?

  • Visits the dentist
  • Submits two stories to a newspaperman
  • Takes a fencing lesson
  • Buys a hat

What was Laurie doing in the building across the street from Jo?

  • Playing billiards
  • Taking a fencing lesson at a gymnasium
  • Studying with Mr. Brooke
  • Shopping for a gift

Where does Laurie say Meg's missing glove is?

  • In the Laurence library
  • In Mr. Brooke's pocket
  • Under the parlor sofa
  • In Jo's garret desk

What does Jo call the situation with Mr. Brooke and Meg's glove?

  • Romantic
  • Delightful
  • Horrid
  • Amusing

What is the title of Jo's first published story?

  • The Spread Eagle
  • The Rival Painters
  • Viola and Angelo
  • The March Sisters

Why doesn't Jo want Laurie associating with Ned Moffat?

  • Ned owes Laurie money
  • She fears Laurie will waste time, money, and become like the "dreadful boys"
  • Ned insulted the March family
  • Mr. Laurence forbids it

How does the newspaperman compensate Jo for her two stories?

  • He pays her five dollars each
  • He doesn't pay her but prints them for practice
  • He gives her a subscription to the paper
  • He promises to pay after the second printing

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does "nettled" mean as used in this chapter when Laurie looks "nettled" at Jo's lecture?

  • Amused
  • Annoyed or irritated
  • Confused
  • Frightened

When Jo calls Laurie "a born wheedler," she means he is:

  • A natural athlete
  • A skilled musician
  • Someone who uses charm to persuade others
  • A talented writer

What does the word "jubilee" mean in the sentence "these foolish, affectionate people made a jubilee of every little household joy"?

  • A formal ceremony
  • A joyful celebration
  • A quiet prayer
  • A family argument

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