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What is the main reason Martha is glad to go to bed?

• She was feeling unwell.
• She was excited about the next day.
• She wanted to dream about Colin.
• She had worked hard in the garden.

What dreadful sounds does Mary hear that wake her up?

• Colin screaming and crying.
• A thunderstorm outside.
• Martha arguing with the nurse.
• The wind howling through the trees.

How does Mary initially feel about Colin's tantrums?

• She feels sympathetic and caring.
• She feels amused and entertained.
• She feels indifferent and sleepy.
• She feels terrified and angry.

What does the nurse ask Mary to do when Colin is in hysterics?

• To fetch more help from the adults.
• To sing him a lullaby.
• To leave him alone and let him cry.
• To scold him and distract him.

What does Mary think the secret garden looks like?

• A lovely tangle of flowers and plants.
• A dark and abandoned place.
• A neatly organised vegetable patch.
• A wild jungle with no order.

What does Mary accuse Colin of having?

• A hysterical lump on his back.
• A fever from crying too much.
• A bruise from falling down.
• A cold from being indoors.

What does the nurse believe about Colin's illness?

• It is related to his temper and inactivity.
• It is caused by a serious disease.
• It is just a phase he will outgrow.
• It is a result of being spoiled by adults.

What does Mary offer to do for Colin at the end of the passage?

• To sing him a song.
• To read him a story.
• To tell him about the secret garden.
• To play a game with him.

How does Colin respond to Mary's angry words?

• He stops screaming and listens.
• He becomes even more upset.
• He laughs at her reaction.
• He ignores her completely.

What does Colin express a desire to do at the end of the passage?

• To go back to sleep immediately.
• To play with Mary all day.
• To stay in bed and rest.
• To go outside and see Dickon.