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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
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. What surprises Martha about Mary's chance meeting Collin?
3. What is the Robin doing on the first nice day after all the rain?
4. Why is Mary so exultant when she comes to see Collin the morning after his tantrum?
5. How long does Collin have to wait to see the garden after he meets Dickon?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ben do when he starts to climb over the wall of the garden and sees Mary there?
2. What does Colin realize as he and Mary view all the different portraits in Misselthwaite Manor?
3. What does Mary tell Colin once he has calmed down from his hysterics?
4. What gift does Mary find from her uncle when she gets to her room after her fight with Colin?
5. Why is Colin not able to walk when he first starts coming to the garden?
6. Why is Colin now able to take the curtain off of his mother's portrait?
7. What does Dickon add to Colin's daily routine to help him grow strong?
8. Why is Mary so hesitant to tell Colin that she has found the garden?
9. What does Colin announce to his nurse after Dr. Craven leaves following the examination?
10. What is Colin afraid will give away his improving health to the staff?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What happens to Colin at the the end of the book, and what deeper meanings does this event imply? How does this one event change Colin's life and perspective and why do you think the author placed this scene where he did?
Essay Topic 2
What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?
Essay Topic 3
The author carefully worded the titles of each chapter in this book. Choose three of these titles and write about how that title fully captures the theme and events of that chapter.
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