Chapter 1
When does the start of the story take place?
In December, 1862
Who are The Hummels?
A poor family that lives in the town
Who's Laurie?
Mr Laurence's grandson
What did Jo love about Mr Laurence's house?
The library
What did Amy ask Jo at the start of the chapter?
How did Jo respond?
She asked Jo to go to the theatre with her and Laurie. Jo said no.
Where does the story take place?
In Massachusetts, North America
What two things did the March family do on Christmas morning?
1. They brought food to the Hummels' house
2. They went back home and had breakfast together as a family
How did Jo describe Laurie when she saw him?
Sad and lonely
Which sister didn't visit Mr Laurence's house at first?
Beth
Why did Amy and Jo have a big fight?
Because Amy threw Jo's books on the fire, so Jo shouted at Amy
What are the names of the four sisters?
Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March
Who's Mr Laurence?
The Marches' neighbour
How did Jo and Laurie start talking?
Jo threw a snowball at Laurie's window. He laughed, opened the window, and they started talking
Why didn't Beth visit Mr Laurence's house?
Because she was very shy and afraid of him
Why was Jo so angry about what happened to her books?
Because they were stories she wrote for their father
Where is the sisters' father?
He's working in a military hospital
How many children does Mrs Hummel have?
Seven
Who is Mr Brooke?
Laurie's teacher
Why did Beth start going to Mr Laurence's house?
To practise the piano when he wasn't home
What did the Marches and Laurie do on the river?
They went ice-skating
The story is set during a war.
Which war was it and why was it happening?
The US Civil War between the Union, who wanted to abolish slavery, and the Confederacy, who wanted to keep it.
What two things did the March family do in the evening?
1. The sisters acted in a play
2. They had a delicious dinner, sent to them by their neighbour, Mr Laurence
Why was Jo embarrassed at Mr Laurence's house?
Because she said Mr Laurence was 'not handsome but has a kind face' and he heard her
How did Beth thank Mr Laurence for letting her use his piano?
What did Mr Laurence do in return?
She knit him a pair of slippers and he gave her a new piano
What dramatic event happened on the river?
Amy skated onto some thin ice. The ice broke and Amy fell into the cold water. Jo and Laurie saved Amy and took her home.