What holiday are they discussing?
Christmas
What might they have to give up that holiday?
presents
Which sister is wearing a dress that is not new?
Meg
what does she not like being?
poor
who is lying on the floor?
Jo
Who suggested they not buy each other gifts that year?
Mother
what is one of her reasons for suggesting this?
it is going to be a hard winter
does she agree with spending money for nice things?
no
for what reason?
men are suffering so in the army
do they know anyone who is serving in the military?
yes
who is that?
their Father
is he nearby?
no
which sister feels insulted some girls have lots of nice things?
Amy,
how much money does each girl have?
a dollar,
what does Jo want to purchase with it?
Undine and Sintran
does she like to read?
yes
does she think her money would help the military?
no
is Meg happy to sacrifice this holiday?
not really although she believes they should
what does she think upon with regret?
all the pretty things she wanted.
are the girls afraid their dad might not come home from the war?
yes, but not aloud