Baseline Comprehension - The Secret Garden

What is the title and name the author of the story?

• The Secret Garden By Francis Hodgson Burnett
• The Enchanted Garden By Mary Shelley
• The Garden Party By Mary Lennox
• The Farmers Market By Stan Lee 

Why was Mary sent to live with her uncle in England?

• Mary's Ayah sent her to England.
• Mary's family died of cholera.
• Mary's family decided to travel back to England.
• Mary grew tired of India.

Why was Mary's hair yellow?

• She dyed it yellow.
• She was a messy girl.
• She was born in India and was always ill.
• She was blonde.

What does the extract tell us about her mother?

• She was a very caring and nurturing mother.
• She worked very hard for the English government.
• She loved babies and animals.
• She was a great beauty who loved to go to parties and had not wanted children

What does the extract say about Mary's Father?

• Her father worked for the English government and was always busy.
• Her father was an Indian man.
• He was a healthy person.
• Her father spent afternoons reading stories to her.

How did Mary's upbringing affect her character?

• Mary became an amazing student who persevered through her difficult circumstances. 
• She was spoiled and tyrannical.
• She loved her Ayah.
• She was moody.

How long did Mary's first governess last?

• two years
• three years
• two months
• three months

Give a synonym for Ayah.

• A teacher.
• A nanny.
• A guardian
• A grandmother

Who was Mem Sahib?

• Mary's father.
• Mary
• Mary's mother.
• Mary's governess.

What mode of transport was she travelling in on her way to the manor?

• car
• carriage
• canoe
• horseback