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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, "Nest Building".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that Mary hears when she gets to Misselthwaite Manor?
(a) Her uncle does not want to see her.
(b) Her uncle wants to see her immediately.
(c) She will be expected to help with chores in the morning.
(d) Her room is ready and waiting.

2. Why did Mary's uncle not get her a governess?
(a) Mrs. Sowrby told him not to.
(b) He forgot her.
(c) He thinks she is too old.
(d) Mrs. Medlock was supposed to see to that.

3. What does Mrs. Medlock think of the moor?
(a) It is barren and ugly.
(b) It is exciting and new.
(c) It is treacherous and lovely.
(d) It is wild and dreary.

4. Where does Martha tell Mary to go on a very rainy day when she is not able to go outside?
(a) The library.
(b) Martha's mother's house.
(c) Explore the rooms at Misselthwaite.
(d) The kitchen.

5. How soon does Mary's uncle leave after she arrives at Misselthwaite Manor?
(a) The next week.
(b) Two days later.
(c) The next morning.
(d) That night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary think is so strange about the people helping her and Mrs. Medlock at the train station?

2. What has Dickon named the animal who works in the garden with him on the first nice day after all the rain?

3. What is Mary's first impression of her uncle when she is brought to his study?

4. What does Martha tell Mary when she comes in after meeting Dickon?

5. What does Mary find in the Garden when she is finally able to return to it after all the rain?

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