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What emotion does Mary express after Martha leaves?
What emotion does Mary express after Martha leaves?
- Anger
- Excitement
- Happiness
- Loneliness (correct)
How does Mary react to the robin following her?
How does Mary react to the robin following her?
- She feels annoyed.
- She ignores it.
- She feels pleased and excited. (correct)
- She feels scared.
What does the robin symbolize for Mary in this passage?
What does the robin symbolize for Mary in this passage?
- Fear
- Confusion
- Friendship (correct)
- Isolation
What does Mary find buried in the ground that excites her?
What does Mary find buried in the ground that excites her?
What does Ben Weatherstaff mention that indicates a change in the environment?
What does Ben Weatherstaff mention that indicates a change in the environment?
How does the relationship between Mary and nature reflect her emotional state?
How does the relationship between Mary and nature reflect her emotional state?
What does Mary hope to find in the secret garden?
What does Mary hope to find in the secret garden?
What does Mary mean by 'Perhaps it's the key to the secret garden!'?
What does Mary mean by 'Perhaps it's the key to the secret garden!'?
What motivates Mary to pretend to have a garden?
What motivates Mary to pretend to have a garden?
How does Mary feel about old Ben despite his bad temper?
How does Mary feel about old Ben despite his bad temper?
What is Dickon’s initial reaction to the secret garden?
What is Dickon’s initial reaction to the secret garden?
What does Dickon do to the rose trees?
What does Dickon do to the rose trees?
What aspect of friendship is highlighted in Mary’s interaction with Dickon?
What aspect of friendship is highlighted in Mary’s interaction with Dickon?
Why does Dickon feel comfortable speaking to the animals?
Why does Dickon feel comfortable speaking to the animals?
What does the robin symbolize in Mary and Dickon's friendship?
What does the robin symbolize in Mary and Dickon's friendship?
What impression does Mary have about the animals when she first sees them?
What impression does Mary have about the animals when she first sees them?
How does the interaction between Mary and the robin influence her feelings?
How does the interaction between Mary and the robin influence her feelings?
What does Ben's reaction to Mary's plea for friendship reveal about his character?
What does Ben's reaction to Mary's plea for friendship reveal about his character?
What does Mary learn from Ben about kindness during their interaction?
What does Mary learn from Ben about kindness during their interaction?
What significance does the robin hold in Mary's journey towards friendship?
What significance does the robin hold in Mary's journey towards friendship?
How does Ben's transformation when he smiles affect Mary's perception of him?
How does Ben's transformation when he smiles affect Mary's perception of him?
What does Mary’s request to the robin reveal about her emotional state?
What does Mary’s request to the robin reveal about her emotional state?
Why does Ben reference Dickon during his exchange with Mary?
Why does Ben reference Dickon during his exchange with Mary?
What does Mary realize about her own behavior by observing Ben’s response to her?
What does Mary realize about her own behavior by observing Ben’s response to her?
Study Notes
Finding the Secret Garden
- Mary, a young girl, is exploring the gardens around her new house.
- She discovers a secret garden that is locked and has no way in.
- Mary is lonely and wants a garden to play in.
- Ben Weatherstaff, the gardener, helps Mary.
- He tells Mary: "In the spring they'll show green shoots, and then - But why are you so interested in roses?"
- Mary replies, "I just...wanted to pretend I've got a garden.I haven't got anyone to play with."
Introduction to Dickon
- Mary talks to Ben about the secret garden, and notices a robin.
- Ben notices that the robin is Mary's friend.
- Mary, Ben, and the robin go into the woods, where Mary meets Dickon.
- Dickon is a kind and friendly boy who is connected to nature.
- Dickon knows the secret garden and is excited to see it.
The Key
- Mary walks along the wall of the secret garden and notices the robin, now her friend, following her.
- The robin stops near a hole in the ground dug by a dog, which is where Mary finds the old key.
- Mary thinks the key might be to the secret garden and is excited to get it.
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This quiz explores the key themes and characters of 'The Secret Garden'. Discover how Mary, Ben, and Dickon interact with the enchanted garden and nature around them. Test your knowledge on the events that unfold in this beloved classic.
