2. Why did the nurse never do what Mary did for Collin during his hysterics?
(a) She did not know what Collin was upset about.
(b) She thought he wanted space.
(c) She thought it would upset him.
(d) She was afraid is would hurt him.

3. What is the Robin doing on the first nice day after all the rain?
(a) Gathering nuts and berries.
(b) Trying to find a mate.
(c) Building a nest.
(d) Singing his joy about the warmth.

4. What does Mrs. Sowerby send Collin one day in the Garden?
(a) A skipping rope like Mary's.
(b) Fresh milk and buns.
(c) Fresh fruit.
(d) A book about gardening.

5. What does Mary decide to do after receiving her gift from her uncle after her fight with Collin?
(a) Write him a letter.
(b) Bring Dickon in to meet him.
(c) Go to see him in the morning.
(d) Take him to the garden.

6. What has Dickon named his tamed squirrels?
(a) Chitter and Chatter.
(b) Nut and Shell.
(c) Sugar and Spice.
(d) Bill and Bob.

7. What does Collin say once he is in the Garden?
(a) "I am happy for the first time in my life."
(b) "I can feel my mother here."
(c) "I shall get well."
(d) "I shall win my father's love."

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

9. What does Collin do when he hears what Mary plans to do after lunch on the first nice day after all the rain?
(a) He asks her to read a book to him.
(b) He forbids Mary to ever speak to his father again.
(c) He throws a tantrum.
(d) He fires Martha.

10. What does Mary do when she hears what caused Collin's hysterics?
(a) Writes a dictated letter to his father.
(b) Inspects his spine.
(c) Tells him that Medlock is a fool and he is fine.
(d) Promises to visit every day.

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

12. What does Mary threaten to do when Collin says he will send Dickon away?
(a) Never take him to the Garden.
(b) Never see him again.
(c) Go to live with Dickon and his mother.
(d) Never speak to him again.

13. What does Mrs. Medlock tell the head gardener about the new goings on in the house just before Collin goes out for the first time?
(a) She is afraid of the consequences of all these new plans.
(b) Mary is a nuisance.
(c) Things are getting better.
(d) Collin will get sicker.

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

15. Who does Dickon tell about the Garden with Mary's permission?
(a) Mrs. Medlock.
(b) His mother.
(c) Dr. Craven.
(d) Martha.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the rainy day when he cannot go out to the Garden, what does Collin say about the change in Mary's appearance that has occurred from the time they first met?

2. What does Martha say Mary must have done to Collin when she first met him?

3. What does Collin do when the surprise visitor to the Garden calls Collin a cripple?

4. Why do Mary and Collin have to cover their mouths when they are in the presence of the staff as Collin begins to get well?

5. Where does Mary spend her days while it is too rain to work on the Garden?

(see the answer keys)

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