The Secret Garden Quiz -Chapters 11-24

In the Yorkshire dialect, what is the term that signifies "alive"?

• wick

• lass

• lad

Which sentence indicates a change in Mr. Craven's character as perceived in the story?

• He planned to hire a nanny or a tutor for you.

• Mr. Craven seemed surprised. "Soil? What are you talking about?"

• When he addressed her again, his eyes appeared gentle and compassionate.

What is Mary's initial reaction when she encounters Colin for the first time?

• She behaves in a harsh and impolite manner towards him.

• She soothes him to sleep with an Indian lullaby.

• She abandons him to his tears.

Who is Colin Craven likened to by Mary?

• A small rabbit.

• An Indian Rajah.

• Dickon.

When we first encounter Mary, she is quite similar to Colin at the start of the narrative. Can you identify a line from the text that validates this claim?

• Everyone here must obey my commands.

• I believed you were a figment of my dreams.

• I desire to fall asleep before you depart.

In the novel, several characters have secrets. Why is Martha hesitant to reveal Colin to Mary?

• She fears Mary will disclose it to Dickon.

• Her mother instructed her not to reveal Colin to anyone.

• She is concerned that Mrs. Medlock will get angry and Martha might lose her job.

Initially, Colin is under the impression that he is ill and might not survive. How does this belief influence his actions?

• He engages in playing with toys in his room.

• He spends his entire day in bed and seldom gets up.

• He befriends all the household staff.

What do Dickon and Mary believe will distract Colin from his sickness?

• The hidden garden

• A new kitten

• A tour around the mansion

How does the secret garden influence Colin's well-being?

• It causes him to resent his father more.

• It makes him want to isolate himself in his room.

• It improves his health and happiness.

What makes Colin believe he can 'live forever and ever'?

• He discovers a lump on his back.

• He experiences a sense of vitality and wellness in the secret garden.

• The doctor has found a treatment for his condition.