Anne of Green Gables Chapter 6

What does Mrs. Spencer say when Marilla explains the mistake of receiving Anne instead of a boy?

• She is sorry and will send Anne back to the orphanage immediately.

• She thinks Marilla should keep Anne anyway.

• She didn't make a mistake.

• It will work out anyway, because Mrs. Blewett is looking for a girl.

How does Marilla feel when Mrs. Spencer says that Mrs. Blewett can take Anne?

• Relieved- she will finally be free of Anne, and can get on with adopting a boy

• Happy- she is glad that Anne will have a home, but not with her and Matthew

• Uncomfortable- she does not like Mrs. Blewett and doesn't feel good giving Anne to her

• Angry- she is upset that Mrs. Spencer made the mistake of bringing Anne in the first place

Why does Marilla dislike Mrs. Blewett? Check all that apply

• She is stingy and drives people hard

• She is old

• She is harsh

• She has a bad temper

How does Anne feel about Mrs. Blewett?

• Excited

• Shy

• Terrified

• Embarrassed

What does Marilla tell Matthew?

• They can keep Anne

• They must send Anne away

Marilla says "“Perhaps an old maid doesn’t know much about bringing up a child, but I guess she knows more than an old bachelor.” What does "old maid" mean?

• A woman who is elderly and will die soon

• A woman who cleans houses for a living

• A older woman who is single and thought to be too old for marriage

• A woman with no children