Question

question 1 (2 points)
read this passage from little women:
the clock struck six and, having swept up the hearth, beth put a pair of slippers down to warm. somehow the sight of the old shoes had a good effect upon the girls, for mother was coming, and everyone brightened to welcome her. meg stopped lecturing, and lighted the lamp, amy got out of the easy chair without being asked, and jo forgot how tired she was as she sat up to hold the slippers nearer to the blaze.
\they are quite worn out. marmee must have a new pair.\
\i thought id get her some with my dollar,\ said beth.

o, i shall!\ cried amy.
\im the oldest,\ began meg, but jo cut in with a decided, \im the man of the family now papa is away, and i shall provide the slippers, for he told me to take special care of mother while he was gone.\
\ill tell you what well do,\ said beth, \lets each get her something for christmas, and not get anything for ourselves.\
\thats like you, dear! what will we get?\ exclaimed jo.
everyone thought soberly for a minute, then meg announced, as if the idea was suggested by the sight of her own pretty hands, \i shall give her a nice pair of gloves.\
\army shoes, best to be had,\ cried jo.
\some handkerchiefs, all hemmed,\ said beth.
\ill get a little bottle of cologne. she likes it, and it wont cost much, so ill have some left to buy my pencils,\ added amy.
which principle is most present in this passage?
○ a self - improvement
○ b self - reflection
○ c hard work
○ d selflessness

Explanation:

To determine the principle, analyze each option:

• Option a (self - improvement): The passage focuses on actions for their mother, not personal growth. Eliminate.
• Option b (self - reflection): There's no deep introspection about oneself; the focus is on giving to mother. Eliminate.
• Option c (hard work): The passage is about preparing for mother and gifting, not about working hard. Eliminate.
• Option d (selflessness): Beth, Meg, Jo, and Amy want to get their mother a new pair of slippers (or other gifts) and Beth even suggests not getting anything for themselves but for their mother. This shows putting their mother's needs before their own, which is selflessness.

Answer:

d. selflessness