Character Insights from The Secret Garden

Mary, a young girl, is left alone after her parents' death and hopes for a new life with kind people. Initially staying with a minister's family, she finds herself unwelcome. She learns she will live with her uncle, Mr. Craven, in England. During her journey, she meets Mrs. Medlock, who describes Mistlethwaite Manor and Mr. Craven's tragic past. Mary arrives at her new home, feeling uncertain about her future.

How did Mary feel about her mother's death?

• She was devastated.

• She was confused.

• She was relieved.

• She did not miss her mother.

What was Mary's hope after her parents' death?

• To live with her grandparents.

• To stay in India.

• To travel the world.

• To live with nice people who let her do as she pleases.

Why did Mary dislike staying at the minister's house?

• The house was too quiet.

• The children were always quarreling.

• She missed her parents.

• The food was terrible.

What did Basil tell Mary about her future?

• She would stay in India.

• She would go to a boarding school.

• She would be sent to England.

• She would live with her aunt.

Who was Mary going to live with in England?

• Her uncle, Mr. Archibald Craven.

• Her aunt.

• Her grandparents.

• Her cousin.

What was Mary's reaction to Basil's information about her uncle?

• She was excited.

• She was indifferent.

• She was skeptical.

• She was scared.

Who accompanied Mary on her voyage to England?

• Her uncle.

• Her teacher.

• An officer's wife.

• Her nanny.

What was Mrs. Medlock's first impression of Mary?

• She thought Mary was beautiful.

• She thought Mary was charming.

• She found Mary intelligent.

• She found Mary plain.

How did Mary feel about Mrs. Medlock?

• She liked her.

• She found her agreeable.

• She thought she was the most disagreeable woman.

• She was indifferent.

What did Mrs. Medlock tell Mary about Mistlethwaite Manor?

• It was a small cottage.

• It was a modern house.

• It was a 600-year-old house with many closed rooms.

• It was a bustling city mansion.