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Where is Mary living at the beginning of the book?
Where is Mary living at the beginning of the book?
India
Who watches over Mary at the beginning of the book?
Who watches over Mary at the beginning of the book?
Her Ayah
Why is Mary always given her way at the beginning of the book?
Why is Mary always given her way at the beginning of the book?
The servants don't want her to cry and anger her parents
How old is Mary when she chases away her first English governess?
How old is Mary when she chases away her first English governess?
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How does Mary describe how she feels when she wakes up on the day the cholera breaks out?
How does Mary describe how she feels when she wakes up on the day the cholera breaks out?
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What does Mary do to the servant by her bed when she wakes up on the day the cholera breaks out?
What does Mary do to the servant by her bed when she wakes up on the day the cholera breaks out?
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What does Mary do as she plays alone on the day the cholera breaks out?
What does Mary do as she plays alone on the day the cholera breaks out?
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How does Mary react whenever she sees her mother in chapter 1?
How does Mary react whenever she sees her mother in chapter 1?
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What happens as Mary is playing by herself in chapter 1?
What happens as Mary is playing by herself in chapter 1?
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Who finds Mary as she is hiding in the nursery?
Who finds Mary as she is hiding in the nursery?
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What is Mary told when she is found hiding in the nursery?
What is Mary told when she is found hiding in the nursery?
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What is the name of the place that Mary is sent to after the cholera breaks out?
What is the name of the place that Mary is sent to after the cholera breaks out?
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What is the nickname that is given to Mary by one of the children who she stays with after her parents die?
What is the nickname that is given to Mary by one of the children who she stays with after her parents die?
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Who takes Mary in temporarily after her parents die?
Who takes Mary in temporarily after her parents die?
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Who gives Mary her nickname after her parents die?
Who gives Mary her nickname after her parents die?
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What is the name of Mary's closest living relative?
What is the name of Mary's closest living relative?
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Who is sent to pick Mary up to take her to her new home?
Who is sent to pick Mary up to take her to her new home?
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What is Mrs. Medlock's first impression of Mary?
What is Mrs. Medlock's first impression of Mary?
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In what country is Mary's new home?
In what country is Mary's new home?
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How many rooms are in Misselthwaite Manor?
How many rooms are in Misselthwaite Manor?
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How old is Misselthwaite Manor?
How old is Misselthwaite Manor?
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Why will Mary not see much of her uncle while she is at Misselthwaite Manor?
Why will Mary not see much of her uncle while she is at Misselthwaite Manor?
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What is wrong with Mary's uncle?
What is wrong with Mary's uncle?
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What part of the house does Mary's uncle live?
What part of the house does Mary's uncle live?
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What is the last stop of the train on Mary's journey to Misselthwaite Manor with Mrs. Medlock?
What is the last stop of the train on Mary's journey to Misselthwaite Manor with Mrs. Medlock?
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What does Mrs. Medlock do to Mary when they arrive at their first stop on the way to Misselthwaite Manor?
What does Mrs. Medlock do to Mary when they arrive at their first stop on the way to Misselthwaite Manor?
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How do Mary and Mrs. Medlock get from the train station to the house?
How do Mary and Mrs. Medlock get from the train station to the house?
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What does Mary think is so strange about the people helping her and Mrs. Medlock at the train station?
What does Mary think is so strange about the people helping her and Mrs. Medlock at the train station?
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What does Mary notice as they begin to pass over the moor?
What does Mary notice as they begin to pass over the moor?
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Why is all the plant-life on the moor so low to the ground?
Why is all the plant-life on the moor so low to the ground?
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What is the first thing that Mary hears when she gets to Misselthwaite Manor?
What is the first thing that Mary hears when she gets to Misselthwaite Manor?
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How soon does Mary's uncle leave after she arrives at Misselthwaite Manor?
How soon does Mary's uncle leave after she arrives at Misselthwaite Manor?
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What are Mrs. Medlock's instructions to Mary as she is shown her two rooms in the manor?
What are Mrs. Medlock's instructions to Mary as she is shown her two rooms in the manor?
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What does Mary think the moor is when she first sees it?
What does Mary think the moor is when she first sees it?
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What does Mrs. Medlock think of the moor?
What does Mrs. Medlock think of the moor?
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When do most people take a liking to the moor, according to Mrs. Medlock?
When do most people take a liking to the moor, according to Mrs. Medlock?
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Who wakes up Mary on her first morning at Misselthwaite Manor?
Who wakes up Mary on her first morning at Misselthwaite Manor?
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What does Martha say to Mary that deeply offends her when they first meet each other?
What does Martha say to Mary that deeply offends her when they first meet each other?
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Study Notes
Mary Lennox's Life in India
- Mary lives in India at the beginning of the story.
- She is watched over by her Ayah, a servant responsible for her care.
- Servants often give Mary whatever she wants to prevent her from crying, which could anger her parents.
Tragic Events and Relocation
- At six years old, Mary chases away her first English governess.
- On the day the cholera outbreak occurs, Mary feels that the day is wrong and reacts with rage towards a servant by kicking her.
- While playing alone, she pretends to plant a garden, showcasing her imaginative nature amidst turmoil.
Loss and New Beginnings
- Mary's Ayah dies during the cholera outbreak, leading to significant changes in her life.
- After hiding in the nursery, Mary is discovered by strange men and learns her parents have died from cholera.
- She is sent to MisselThwaite Manor, a new and unfamiliar home.
New Surroundings and Initial Impressions
- At MisselThwaite Manor, Mary is given the nickname "Mistress Mary Quite Contrary" by Basil Crawford, one of the children she stays with.
- Reverend Crawford temporarily takes her in after her parents’ death before her move to the manor.
- Mrs. Medlock is responsible for taking Mary to her new home and describes her first impression as sickly, plain, and spoiled.
MisselThwaite Manor Details
- MisselThwaite Manor is located in Yorkshire and has over 100 rooms, being 600 years old.
- Mary learns that her uncle, Archibald Craven, keeps to himself and is rarely home, which means she won’t see much of him.
- Archibald is described as having a hunched back and a broken heart, living in the west wing of the manor.
Journey to MisselThwaite Manor
- Mary’s journey involves a train ride, ending at Thwaite station, followed by a carriage ride to the manor.
- Upon arriving at the manor, Mary notices the peculiar way the locals speak and comments on the desolate appearance of the moor.
- The low plant life on the moor is attributed to strong winds that shape the environment.
Initial Experiences at the Manor
- Mary hears that her uncle does not want to see her upon her arrival and he leaves the next morning.
- Mrs. Medlock restricts Mary to her two assigned rooms within the manor, emphasizing her isolation.
- At first glance, Mary mistakes the moor for the sea, while Mrs. Medlock describes it as wild and dreary, with beauty emerging only during blooming.
First Encounters at the Manor
- The following morning, Mary is awakened by Martha making a fire, marking her first encounter with the maid.
- Martha inadvertently offends Mary by assuming she would be an Indian girl, illustrating cultural differences and Mary's expectations.
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Test your knowledge of the first ten chapters of 'The Secret Garden' with this engaging quiz. Explore key details about Mary Lennox and her life in India. Perfect for students and fans of the book looking to reinforce their understanding.
