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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to distract Collin from the tree that killed his mother?
(a) The robin flies in.
(b) They hear distant thunder.
(c) They see a lamb jumping through the flowers.
(d) Dickon starts singing a song.

2. What kept Ben from fully keeping his promise to Mrs. Craven?
(a) He got too busy with his other chores.
(b) His arthritus.
(c) The orders from Mr. Craven.
(d) His fear of her ghost in the garden.

3. What does Collin do when the surprise visitor to the Garden calls Collin a cripple?
(a) He cries.
(b) He smiles and promises to prove them wrong.
(c) He stands.
(d) He has the visitor fired.

4. Why is Collin so restless on the first day it is too rainy for him to go out to the Garden?
(a) He is nervous about someone figuring out his secret.
(b) He hates knowing that the staff thinks he is crippled.
(c) He has not had to sit so still for a long time.
(d) He is nervous about seeing his father.

5. What does Collin say about Dickon's mother just before he leaves the garden after expressing his thanks to it?
(a) That she understands children the way Dickon understands animals.
(b) That he could remember his own mother.
(c) That she were his own mother.
(d) That he is glad she was friends with his mother.

6. 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?
(a) So the staff does not see them laughing.
(b) To be a reminder to stay quiet about their secret.
(c) To muffle their laughter.
(d) To keep up the pretense of a contagious disease.

7. What does Collin realize as he stands up from weeding in the garden one day?
(a) He is truly well.
(b) He is ready to show his father his progress.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He loves Mary and Dickon.

8. What is Mary's nick-name for Collin?
(a) Rajah.
(b) Emporer.
(c) Prince.
(d) King.

9. What does Mary want to use as a lure to get Collin to come outside when the weather is good again?
(a) Threats.
(b) A challenge.
(c) Bribes.
(d) The garden.

10. Who does Collin's nurse ask help from during Collin's hysterics?
(a) Martha.
(b) Mary.
(c) Dr. Craven.
(d) Mrs. Medlock.

11. Who walks into the room as Mary and Collin are talking?
(a) Mary's uncle.
(b) Collin's nurse.
(c) Mrs. Medlock and Dr. Craven.
(d) Martha and Dickon.

12. What does Collin think Mrs. Sowerby has after he receives her kind gift in the Garden?
(a) Love.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Magic.

13. What is Mrs. Medlock's reaction to Collin and Mary laughing?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She is amazed.
(d) She is worried.

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

15. What is Mary awakened by in the night after her first fight with Colin?
(a) Collin's nurse.
(b) Doors being opened and closed and the rushing of feet.
(c) Collin screaming.
(d) Martha's crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins the circle that Collin creates as he tells Mary and Dickon of his future plans?

2. Who does Mary see Collin being rude to after his first day in the Garden?

3. What does Collin do on his first day in the Garden while Mary and Dickon work?

4. What did Ben do after Mr. Craven ordered the garden be shut up?

5. How does Dickon's mother know that Mr. Craven is on his way home?

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