Anne of Green Gables Chapters 1-11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the town in which most of the story takes place?

Green Gables

Avonlea (correct)

Bolingbroke

Nova Scotia

Who is the town gossip and lives next door to the Cuthberts?

Mrs. Rachel Lynde

Describe Marilla Cuthbert.

Unmarried woman; tall and thin; stern

Who is Marilla's unmarried brother?

Matthew Cuthbert Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cuthberts' home called?

Green Gables Signup and view all the answers

What is an asylum?

A place offering protection and safety; a shelter Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting and time of the book?

The book takes place in Nova Scotia on Prince Edward Island around 1908. Signup and view all the answers

Name some character attributes of Mrs. Rachel Lynde and Marilla.

Marilla keeps a neat house and yard and is stern; Rachel is opinionated, a gossip, and devoted to church. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the protagonist of the story?

Anne Shirley Signup and view all the answers

Who brings Anne to the Cuthberts?

Mrs. Spencer Signup and view all the answers

What is Matthew afraid of?

Matthew is afraid women would laugh at him. Signup and view all the answers

How long was Anne in the orphan asylum?

4 months Signup and view all the answers

How has Anne coped with her life in the orphan asylum?

Anne would imagine she had a great life. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Anne and name some things that are important to her.

Anne is skinny with red hair and freckles; she is full of spirit, polite, talkative, appreciates nature, and wants a white dress. Signup and view all the answers

What is Marilla's surprise regarding Anne?

Marilla is surprised that the child is a girl. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Cordelia to Anne?

Cordelia is a name Anne likes. Signup and view all the answers

How does Matthew's perspective concerning Anne change?

Matthew finds Anne interesting and believes she would be good for Marilla. Signup and view all the answers

What does Anne think is the worst part of imagining things?

The time comes when you have to stop, and that hurts. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Anne's first foster parent after her parents died?

Mrs. Thomas Signup and view all the answers

Who is Anne's second foster parent?

Mrs. Hammond Signup and view all the answers

What was Anne's father's profession?

A teacher at Bolingbroke High School Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Anne's parents?

They died from a fever when she was about three months old. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Anne leave Mrs. Thomas' house?

Mr. Thomas died, and his mom offered to take Mrs. Thomas and the children. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does Anne's past have on Marilla?

Marilla feels pity for Anne because she had an unloved life. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the mistake in bringing Anne back from the asylum?

Robert told Mrs. Spencer that the Cuthberts wanted a little girl. Signup and view all the answers

What does Marilla think would haunt her to her dying day?

If she denied the appeal of a creature caught in a trap, it would haunt her. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority in the raising of Anne?

Marilla would have the authority. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Anne not care for God?

She believes God gave her red hair on purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What does Anne think would be the best way to pray?

Going outside and looking in the sky. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting and Characters

Avonlea is the primary setting, a town in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, around 1908.
Mrs. Rachel Lynde, the town gossip, lives beside the Cuthberts.
Marilla Cuthbert is a tall, thin, unmarried woman known for her stern demeanor and neat household.
Matthew Cuthbert, Marilla's shy brother, is kind-hearted and plays a vital role in Anne's life.
Green Gables is the Cuthberts' family home, established by their father.

Anne Shirley

Anne, the story's protagonist, is an imaginative and spirited orphan with freckles and red hair.
She spent four months in an orphan asylum and often copes through vivid daydreams of a better life.
Important aspects of her character include her appreciation for nature and the desire for a white dress.

Relationships and Themes

Marilla initially surprises to find Anne is a girl; Anne is emotional about this revelation.
Cordelia is a name Anne prefers, believing it adds distinction over the simpler Ann.
Matthew undergoes a change in perspective, finding Anne intriguing and beneficial for Marilla.

Past and Background

Anne's tragic backstory involves both parents dying from fever when she was three months old.
Anne faced unkind treatment in her foster homes, particularly with Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Hammond, who made her work as a maid.
The story sensitively explores themes of belonging, love, and the impact of a harsh upbringing.

Decisions and Conflicts

Marilla grapples with the decision to let Anne stay; her past evokes pity, leading her to consider the girl's future.
A mix-up by Robert led to the Cuthberts being mistakenly sent a girl instead of a boy, which Marilla regrets.
Matthew insists that Marilla should be kind in raising Anne, emphasizing the balance between discipline and affection.

Personal Views

Anne struggles with her feelings towards God, believing her red hair is a curse.
She contemplates the nature of prayer, suggesting that appreciating the outdoors brings her closer to spirituality.

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Test your knowledge of the first eleven chapters of 'Anne of Green Gables' with these flashcards. You'll explore key characters and their relationships in Avonlea, enriching your understanding of this beloved classic. Perfect for students and fans alike!