Characters
Family & Life
Events
Relationships
Themes & Lessons
100

Who is the eldest March sister?

Meg

100

Who is the mother of the March sisters?

Marmee

100

What does Jo love to do?
 

Write stories

100

Who is Laurie in love with first?
 

Jo

100

What value does the story teach about family?
 

Love

200

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200

Where is Mr. March during most of the story?
 

 At war

200

What happens to Beth that makes her very weak?

She gets sick

200

Who does Meg marry?
 

John Brooke

200

What is a key theme about money?
 

Money is not everything

300

Who is the youngest March sister?

Amy

300

Who helps the March family as a rich neighbor?
 

 Mr. Laurence

300

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300

Who does Amy eventually marry?
 

Laurie

300

What does Jo represent as a character?
 

Independence

400

Which sister is shy and loves music?

Beth

400

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400

What does Jo do to earn money?

 

She writes and sells stories

400

Who becomes close friends with Jo in the end?
 

 Professor Bhaer

400

What is a main message about kindness?
 

Helping others is important

500

Which sister is a writer?

Jo

500

What is the March family’s financial situation?
 

Poor

500

What major event happens to Beth later in the story?
 

She dies

500

Who does Jo marry?
 

Professor Bhaer

500

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