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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26, "It's Mother!".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who joins the circle that Collin creates as he tells Mary and Dickon of his future plans?
(a) Ben.
(b) The robin.
(c) Animals.
(d) The wind.

2. What does Mary hate most about her life at Misslethwaite?
(a) There is no one to talk to her.
(b) She misses her parents.
(c) She is not getting educated.
(d) It has become too routine.

3. How old is Mary when she chases away her first English governess?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

4. Who does Mary count as one of the people she likes that makes Dickon laugh when he first meets her?
(a) Martha.
(b) The Robin.
(c) Ben.
(d) Archibald Craven.

5. What happens as Mary is playing by herself in Chapter 1?
(a) Mary is told she must be sent away.
(b) Her Ayah dies.
(c) An earthquake causes the house to fall down.
(d) An angry mob rushes into the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Collin not mind keeping the curtain open over the picture of his mother as he begins to get well?

2. Who watches over Mary at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Mrs. Medlock tell the head gardener about the new goings on in the house just before Collin goes out for the first time?

4. How does Mary tell Dickon she came across her garden?

5. Why do Mary and Collin have to cover their mouths when they are in the presence of the staff as Collin begins to get well?

(see the answer key)

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