Vocabulary
to waste time
dawdle
What does Jo do after her lazy summer?
Learns simple cooking
"I would like a lovely house, full of all sorts of luxurious things..."
Meg
What consequence did Meg face after her care-free beginning of summer vacation?
Meg ruined her clothes trying to make them better.
What is Marmees advice for the girls in the future
To marry and have a simple life
to confuse or puzzle
mystify
What does Meg do after her lazy start to summer?
She will work on her sewing.
He would settle in Germany and be a famous musician.
What consequence did Jo face after her care free start to summer?
Her eyes became strained because she read to much. OR She fought with Laurie.
What is the Pickwick Club?
A Newspaper club the girls started.
to call over
beckon
What will Beth do after her leisurely start to summer?
She will work on her studies more.
"Mine is to stay at home safe with Father and Mother and help take care of the family"
Beth
What consequence did Amy face after her care free summer?
Amy was caught in a storm with her nice dress. OR Amy became bored of painting.
After graduating college, what would Laurie rather do in place of going into the family business?
Laurie would like to pursue music, however he chooses to put his dream on hold to help care for his grandfather.
source or comfort
solace
What two things will Amy do after her lazy summer start?
She will learn to make button holes and she will practice her grammar.
"...be the best artist in the world."
Amy
What did Beth experience after her care free summer?
Her bird, Pip, died.
How does Meg’s dream life or “castle in the air,” reflect her personality traits?
Meg wants to be rich so she does not have to work. She prefers the lavish things in life.
expression of sorrow or grief
lament
How many days total are in July and August?
July 31, August 31 = 62 days
"I'd have a stable full of Arabian steeds..."
Jo
What did all the girls miss after the care free summer?
The clean and orderly house that they were used to.
Which March sister has the least ambitious dream life or “castle in the air”? Why?
Beth wants everyone to be happy and together. She wouldn’t mind taking care of her mother and father. Beth has simple tastes and prefers to be the caregiver.