The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett · 1911

Ten questions on plot, characters and themes. Take it free. Pass 7 of 10 to ace it.

Question 1 of 10

Why was Mary Lennox sent to live at Misselthwaite Manor?

Her parents died of cholera.She was visiting her uncle for the summer.Her parents wanted her to study in England.She was sent to a boarding school nearby.

Question 2 of 10

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

She found her kind and understanding.She thought she was the most disagreeable person she had ever seen.She was indifferent to her presence.She thought Mrs. Medlock was very beautiful.

Question 3 of 10

How did Mary feel about the moor when she first saw it?

She found it beautiful and exciting.She was indifferent to it.She thought it was dull and hated it.She was frightened by it.

Question 4 of 10

What nickname did the children at the clergyman's house give to Mary?

Mary the BraveMistress Mary Quite ContraryMary the ExplorerMary the Quiet

Question 5 of 10

Why did Mr. Craven lock up the garden?

He wanted to renovate it.It was his wife's garden, and she died suddenly.He thought it was too dangerous for children.He planned to sell the property.

Question 6 of 10

How did Mary react when she learned her parents had died?

She cried inconsolably.She was indifferent and focused on herself.She was relieved to be away from them.She was eager to return to India.

Question 7 of 10

What was the main reason Mary disliked the clergyman's children?

They were too quiet and reserved.They were always teasing and quarreling.They were too polite and formal.They ignored her completely.

Question 8 of 10

What did Mary think about her mother's appearance?

She thought her mother was very plain.She admired her mother's beauty from a distance.She was indifferent to her mother's looks.She thought her mother was too old-fashioned.

Question 9 of 10

How did Martha respond when Mary called her a 'daughter of a pig'?

She slapped Mary back.She ignored Mary and continued working.She was frightened and ran away.She was not out of temper and laughed.

Question 10 of 10

Why did Mary decide to go out and explore the gardens?

She wanted to meet new people.She was curious about the locked garden.She was forced to by Mrs. Medlock.She was looking for a lost pet.

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