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

2. What does Collin do as the sun goes down on his first day in the garden?
(a) Cries.
(b) Smiles.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Sings.

3. Why will Mary not see much of her uncle while she is at Misselthwaite Manor?
(a) He does not want to see her at all.
(b) He is too busy with matters of work.
(c) He is sickly and needs much care.
(d) He keeps to himself and is seldom home.

4. Why is Mary always given her way at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her mother is loving and never wants her to be unhappy.
(b) The servants are a lower class than her and must obey her will.
(c) The doctors are afraid crying will weaken her sickly frame.
(d) The servants don't want her to cry and anger her parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Collin plan to do with his life when he is older?

2. What does Collin think Mrs. Sowerby has after he receives her kind gift in the Garden?

3. Why does Collin wake up so happy the morning after his tantrum?

4. Why do Mary and Dickon speak so softly when Mary first shown him her garden?

5. Who gives Mary her new nickname after her parents die?

(see the answer key)

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