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Why did Meg advise Jo to stay warm and dry by the fire?
Why did Meg advise Jo to stay warm and dry by the fire?
It's cold and dull outside
What did Jo say about taking advice?
What did Jo say about taking advice?
Never take advice
What did Jo use to sweep a path around the garden?
What did Jo use to sweep a path around the garden?
Broom
What separated the Marches' house from Mr. Laurence's house?
What separated the Marches' house from Mr. Laurence's house?
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Describe the city suburb where the Marches' and Mr. Laurence's houses were located.
Describe the city suburb where the Marches' and Mr. Laurence's houses were located.
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What covered the walls of Mr. Laurence's old brown house in summer?
What covered the walls of Mr. Laurence's old brown house in summer?
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Why did Jo think the Laurence boy needed more company?
Why did Jo think the Laurence boy needed more company?
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What did Jo plan to do to make the Laurence boy look out of the window?
What did Jo plan to do to make the Laurence boy look out of the window?
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How did the Laurence boy respond when Jo asked if he was sick?
How did the Laurence boy respond when Jo asked if he was sick?
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What did the Laurence boy say about reading?
What did the Laurence boy say about reading?
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Who does the Laurence boy mention reading to him sometimes?
Who does the Laurence boy mention reading to him sometimes?
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What did the Laurence boy say about asking Brooke?
What did the Laurence boy say about asking Brooke?
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Study Notes
The March Sisters' Afternoon
- Jo, one of the March sisters, goes out for exercise on a snowy afternoon, despite her sister Meg's advice to stay warm and dry by the fire.
- Jo is dressed in rubber boots, old sacque, and hood, and carries a broom and shovel.
The Marches' House and Neighborhood
- The Marches' house and that of Mr. Laurence stand in a suburb of the city, with a country-like atmosphere.
- The two houses are separated by a low hedge, with the Marches' house being old and brown, and the Laurence's house being a stately stone mansion.
- The Laurence house appears luxurious but lifeless, with no children or motherly presence.
Jo's Observations and Plans
- Jo has been wanting to befriend the Laurence boy, who seems lonely and in need of company.
- She has been planning ways to make friends with him, but he has not been seen lately.
- Jo decides to take matters into her own hands and go over to the Laurence house to introduce herself.
Jo's Encounter with Laurie
- Jo spots Laurie at an upper window, looking wistfully down into the Marches' garden.
- She decides to toss up a snowball to get his attention and then says a kind word to him.
- Laurie opens the window, and they have a brief conversation, during which Jo learns that he is recovering from a bad cold and has been shut up for a week.
- Jo asks Laurie about his hobbies and learns that he is bored and needs someone to read to him.
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Test your knowledge of the first chapter of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott with this quiz. See how well you remember the details and characters from this classic novel.
