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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. Which of these is NOT an animal that was near Dickon when Mary first meets him?
(a) Pheasant.
(b) Robin.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Squirrel.

2. What did Mrs. Sowerby buy for Mary?
(a) A book.
(b) A packet of seeds.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A skipping rope.

3. What does Mr. Craven send Mary after she asks for her bit of earth?
(a) A box of seeds.
(b) A picture of her mother.
(c) A letter asking her to befriend Collin.
(d) Beautiful books about gardening.

4. Why does Collin not mind keeping the curtain open over the picture of his mother as he begins to get well?
(a) He feels she is happy to be with him now.
(b) He misses her.
(c) He is no longer angry with her for leaving.
(d) He hopes her picture will bring his father to visit him.

5. Why is Collin not able to walk?
(a) He never learned.
(b) He is wearing a brace.
(c) His legs are weak.
(d) His legs are bent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary do when she hears what caused Collin's hysterics?

2. Who does Collin's nurse ask help from during Collin's hysterics?

3. What does Collin do when he hears what Mary plans to do after lunch on the first nice day after all the rain?

4. What does Collin think is making him well in the Garden?

5. Why is Mary so exultant when she comes to see Collin the morning after his tantrum?

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