Read the excerpt from Little Women.

As they gathered about the table, Mrs. March said, with a particular happy face, “I’ve got a treat for you after supper.”

A quick, bright smile went round like a steak of sunshine. Beth clapped her hands, regardless of the biscuit she held, and Jo tossed up her napkin, crying, “A letter! A letter! Three cheers for Father!”

“Yes, a nice long letter. He is well, and thinks he shall get through the cold season better than we feared. He sends all sorts of loving wishes for Christmas, and an especial message to you girls,” said Mrs. March, patting her pocket as if she had got a treasure there.

“Hurry and get done! Don’t stop to quirk your little finger and simper over your plate, Amy,” cried Jo, choking on her tea and dropping her bread, butter side down, on the carpet in her haste to get at the treat.

Which detail should be included in a summary of this excerpt?

A. Mrs. March says she has a surprise.
B. Jo tosses her napkin in the air.
C. Mrs. March says the letter is long.
D. Jo thinks Amy takes too long to eat.

The father of the Amy is fighting in the American war, whereas Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are living in their home with their mother. The mother of three children was very outspoken at that time.

The narrative describes how the sisters mature, fall in love, and discover their place in the world.

Thus, option C is correct.

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