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Fred has nudged his croquet ball through a wicket, denied cheating, and sent Jo's ball far away after she protests.
Jo opened her lips to say something rude, but checked herself in time, colored up to her forehead, and stood a minute, hammering down a wicket with all her might, while Fred hit the stake, and declare...
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Narration Prompt
Retell the picnic through three moments when someone's first impression is tested. Show what changes, what remains uncertain, and which choice matters most.
Discussion Questions
- Marmee says Jo's effort is beginning to bear fruit, yet Jo is still furious during croquet. What kind of progress does the chapter show?
- Jo leaves Kate's ball untouched, then later asks Fred about cheating during Truth. How do those two choices work together?
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Vocabulary
Item 1
Genuine honesty in purpose, which Marmee sees in Jo's continued effort
Item 2
Willing to act kindly or fairly, as Jo does when she leaves Kate's ball untouched
Item 3
Truthfulness, one of the qualities Jo says she most admires
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