PART TWO: CHAPTER TWENTY - FIVE - The First Wedding Quiz — Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

Comprehension Quiz: PART TWO: CHAPTER TWENTY - FIVE - The First Wedding

What flowers does Meg wear as her only ornament on her wedding day?

  • Orange blossoms
  • Lilies of the valley
  • Blush roses
  • June roses

Who performs the wedding ceremony for Meg and John Brooke?

  • A hired minister from town
  • Mr. Laurence
  • Mr. March
  • Reverend Brooke

Who receives the first kiss from Meg after she is married?

  • John Brooke
  • Marmee
  • Beth
  • Aunt March

What happens to the wine sent by Mr. Laurence and Aunt March for the wedding?

  • It is served during the toasts
  • Mr. March puts it in the cellar for later
  • Most of it is sent to the Soldiers' Home, with a little saved for Beth
  • It is returned to the senders

What does Laurie promise Meg at the wedding luncheon?

  • To take care of Jo while Meg is away
  • To refuse alcohol when offered by young women
  • To visit the newlyweds every week
  • To pay for their honeymoon trip

What impromptu activity does Laurie organize after the luncheon?

  • A game of croquet in the garden
  • A German wedding dance around the newlyweds
  • A group sing-along of wedding hymns
  • A treasure hunt through the house

How does Mrs. Moffat describe the wedding as she leaves?

  • "A dreadful bore without a proper dinner"
  • "The prettiest wedding I've been to for an age" despite having no style
  • "Charming but far too simple for a Brooke"
  • "A lovely ceremony but the luncheon was disappointing"

What is Meg's "bridal journey" at the end of the chapter?

  • A carriage ride to a nearby inn
  • A train trip to visit relatives
  • A quiet walk with John from the old home to their new little house
  • A boat ride across the river

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does the word "cravat" mean as used in this chapter?

  • A top hat worn with formal dress
  • A wide strip of fabric worn around the neck, similar to a necktie
  • A buttonhole flower worn on the lapel
  • A formal vest or waistcoat

In the phrase "giving the last touches to their simple toilet," what does "toilet" mean?

  • The bathroom facilities
  • The process of washing one's hands
  • The process of dressing and grooming oneself
  • A small dressing table

What is a "salver" as mentioned when Laurie serves the bride?

  • A silver cup used for toasting
  • A flat tray used for serving food or drinks
  • A decorative napkin for formal occasions
  • A type of serving spoon

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