PART TWO: CHAPTER FORTY - THREE - Surprises Quiz — Little Women

What is Jo doing at the beginning of Chapter 43?

• Writing a new story at her desk
• Lying on the sofa thinking about her life
• Playing piano in the parlor
• Reading a letter from Laurie

Where did Laurie and Amy get married?

• At a church in London
• At the March family home
• At the American consul's office in Paris
• At Valrosa in Italy

Why did Laurie and Amy decide to marry while still in Europe?

• Amy's parents demanded it by letter
• Mrs. Carrol refused to let Amy travel unchaperoned
• Laurie feared Jo would talk them out of it
• Grandfather Laurence insisted on a European wedding

What does Laurie tell Jo about his feelings for her?

• He still wants to marry her
• He never truly loved her
• His love is "altered" and Amy and Jo changed places in his heart
• He is angry she rejected him years ago

What does Amy call Laurie?

• Teddy
• Dear boy
• My lord
• Mr. Laurence

Who is the second unexpected visitor at the end of the chapter?

• Mr. Laurence
• Professor Bhaer
• Aunt March
• John Brooke

What song do Jo and Professor Bhaer sing together?

• Beth's favorite hymn
• A German folk song
• Mignon's song ("Know'st thou the land")
• A Christmas carol

What does Mr. Bhaer do after leaving the March home that night?

• Writes a letter to Jo
• Kisses Jo's picture in the dark
• Reads a book of poetry
• Plans to leave the city immediately

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does the word "scapegrace" mean as used in the chapter?

• A person of great dignity
• A mischievous or wayward person; a rascal
• A talented musician
• A foreign traveler

What does "circumspection" mean when Laurie observes Bhaer with "brotherly circumspection"?

• Jealous anger
• Cautious watchfulness; prudent wariness
• Open admiration
• Complete indifference

In the phrase "stuff gingerbread ad libitum," what does "ad libitum" mean?

• Secretly and quietly
• As much as one desires; at pleasure
• One piece at a time
• Without permission