The Secret Garden Chapters 5-8

How did the weather affect the mood in these chapters?

• The cold weather made everyone feel warm and snuggly.

• The rainy weather made Mary in a bad mood.

• The sunny weather began making Mary happy.

• The windy weather made Mrs. Medlock afraid.

What special gift did Mary get from Martha's mother?

• a jump rope

• a set of jacks

• a deck of cards

• a spade for her garden

“The children seemed to tumble about and amuse themselves like a litter of rough, good- natured collie puppies.”

Which figurative language device is being used here?

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

“The time had come when Mary had forgotten to resent Martha’s familiar talk.”

Which is an antonym for the word “resent”?

• dislike

• complain

• laugh

• like

Why do you suppose the author created the character of Mary with such a sour personality?

• because the author is an unhappy person

• to upset the readers

• so her transformation to happiness would be emphasized

• to maker her relatives ashamed

What did Mary find in a cushion?

• the story of Mrs. Craven

• a mouse family

• the key to the garden

• a note to Martha

Why did Mary get angry at Mrs. Medlock?

• She locked Mary in her room.

• She threatened to box Mary's ears.

• She tripped Mary on the stairs.

• She threatened to send Mary back to India.

What mystery still needs to be revealed?

• Who or what is making the crying sound?

• How long ago was the garden locked up?

• Who locked up the garden?

• How are Mary and Mr. Craven related?

What did Mary admit about herself?

• She doesn’t like herself.

• She doesn’t know how to read.

• She is very good at sports.

• She has a good personality.

Who showed Mary where to find the key?

• Ben Weatherstaff

• Martha

• Mrs. Medlock

• the robin