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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "Might I Have a Bit of Earth?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Mary and Dickon speak so softly when Mary first shown him her garden?
(a) They do not want to be heard.
(b) They are too surprised at what they are seeing.
(c) They do not want to frighten the animals.
(d) Out of reverence.

2. What does Mary notice about Ben as the weather grows nicer?
(a) He is getting forgetful.
(b) He has a shorter temper.
(c) He is in a better mood.
(d) He seems sickly.

3. What does Mary think she hears at night in Misselthwaite?
(a) A ghost laughing.
(b) A child crying.
(c) An animal in pain.
(d) A woman screaming.

4. Who takes Mary in temporarily after her parents die?
(a) Bishop Parsiner.
(b) Reverend Crawford.
(c) Clergy Crayton.
(d) Parson Parry.

5. What does Mary call the Garden in her mind after she finds it?
(a) Mary's Garden.
(b) The Secret Garden.
(c) The Garden of Eden.
(d) Lily's Garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha say to Mary that deeply offends her when they first meet each other?

2. What is the name of Mary's closest living relative?

3. In what county is Mary's new home?

4. Why does Mary's uncle want to see her when he returns from his journey?

5. What does the robin show Mary as she is walking in the gardens after the rain has stopped?

(see the answer key)

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