The Secret Garden Ch. 23-24

The Secret Garden

Ch. 23-24

By Chas Phelan

Chapter 23 Summary

​As the months go by, Colin, Mary, and Dickon spend as much time as they can in the garden. Everything grows so beautifully and wonderfully that Colin thinks it must be Magic. He wants to use the Magic to become well.

Open Ended

What does Mary want to teach Colin after he is rude to Dr. Craven?

Multiple Select

What scientific discovery does Colin want to make?

Select two answers.

• Colin wants to discover new plants and trees.

• Colin wants to discover the magic behind the garden and nature around him.

• Colin wants to believe in the Magic to make him better and stronger.

• Colin wants to understand the insects in the garden.

Open Ended

How does Colin plan to continue his scientific discovery?

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​Dickon continues to help Mary and Colin by providing even more than just his help working in the garden. Colin is changing physically and emotionally, and the children are working hard to make sure the staff does not get suspicious of Colin’s improvement.

Multiple Choice

Who does Dickon share the happenings of the secret garden with while he tends to his family’s garden?

• Martha

• Mrs. Sowerby

• Dr. Craven

• Mrs. Medlock

Open Ended

Why does Mrs. Sowerby think it’s so great that Mary came to Misselthwaite Manor?

Multiple Choice

What do Mary and Colin enjoy doing to the other people of the house?

• They make fun of the staff.

• They make pieces of art for the staff of the manor.

• They put fake snakes all over the manor to scare the staff.

• Colin wants it to remain a secret that he is getting better and Mary helps him.

Open Ended

How do Mary and Colin get extra food without looking suspicious?