The Secret Garden

What is Mary’s point of view about Ben when they first meet?

• She thinks he isn’t polite

• She is sure they will be friends.

• She doesn’t believe he belongs there.

• She wants to learn more about him.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

In the final lines of the scene, the author uses Mary’s and Dickon’s words to

share information with the reader. What do their words show the reader?

• that animals will talk if people listen

• that Dickon does not want to be friends with Mary

• that Mary’s earlier actions were because she is sad

• that children often behave badly in a new place

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the lines below, underline one sentence that explains why Mary is lonely.

• MARY (Delighted): Oh, he’s so cute and funny.

• Do you think he would be my friend, too?

• I have no one to play with.

• DICKON: Of course. You can find lots of friends here.

• You’re just sad and lonely now, but you’ll find happiness here, just as you did in India.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main lesson Dickon wants Mary to learn?

• Animals make the best friends.

• Some people can never be happy.

• Friends are all around you if you listen.

• Looking for lost things is a waste of time.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Select one sentence that supports the answer in Part A.

• “Is it true you speak to animals?”

• “It’s what they asked to be called.”

• “You can find lots of friends here.”

• “I shall never be happy here.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the sentence below, what does the author use the word swallowed to show?

“Well, the gate is somewhere under all those wild brambles and ivy that have swallowed it up.” (line 11)

• that the gate is covered with plants and vines

• that plants and vines have broken through the gate

• that the gate has been ruined from overuse

• that the plants and vines are dangerous

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select two reasons why Ben laughs when Mary says she will find the key.

• He is glad Mary will find the key for him.

• He is happy that Mary will get to see the garden.

• He thinks that Mary will never find the key.

• He doesn’t believe there ever really was a key.

• He is amused at how sure Mary is that she’ll succeed.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3