Textbook Solutions: The Quarrel

(A) Complete these sentences in your notebook.

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Ans: Amy sits down on the floor and begins to cry because Jo and Meg won't let her join them for an outing with Laurie, and she feels left out and lonely.

2.
Ans: In spite of having a good time at the play, Jo feels upset because the fairy queen's yellow curls in the play remind her of Amy, and she is still bothered by their recent quarrel.

3. 
Ans: Jo calls Amy a wicked girl because Amy admits to burning Jo's book, causing Jo great distress. Jo had put a lot of effort into writing the stories in the book, and Amy's action deeply hurt her.

4. 
Ans: Laurie asks Jo to bring a pole quickly because Amy falls through the ice while skating, and Laurie needs the pole to help pull Amy out of the water and onto the ice.

5. 
Ans: Mrs March comforts Jo by telling her that she must apologize for what she did to Jo's book. Mrs March emphasizes that Jo had worked patiently on the book, pouring her heart into it, and Amy needs to acknowledge her mistake and apologize.

(B) Read these Hues from the text and answer the questions. 

1. "I'll never forgive you as long as I live.
(a) 
Ans: Jo said this to Amy.

(b) 
Ans: Jo said these words after discovering that Amy had burned her book.

(c)
Ans: Jo said these words because she was deeply hurt and angry about Amy destroying something she had worked hard on and cherished.

2. "Ami never think it is impossible to conquer your faults, Jo."
(a) 
Ans: Mrs March said these words.

(b) 
Ans: Jo thought it was impossible to cure her faults because she struggled with controlling her temper, and her anger always seemed to resurface.

(c) 
Ans: Previously, Jo's anger and refusal to forgive Amy had led to a heated argument and Amy burning Jo's book.

(C) Answer in detail.

1. 
Ans: At that moment, Jo is likely feeling a combination of shock, fear, and guilt. The shock comes from witnessing Amy's fall and the subsequent crash of ice, and fear arises from the realization that Amy is in danger. Jo's guilt might also play a role because her recent quarrel with Amy may make her feel responsible for what is happening.

2. 
Ans: Mrs March demonstrates her role as a friend when she gently advises Amy to apologize to Jo for burning her book. As a sister, she comforts Jo by acknowledging her faults and encouraging her to keep trying to improve. Finally, Mrs March acts as a teacher by offering guidance to Jo on how to handle her faults and learn from her mistakes.

(D) 

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