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.

Which sentence from the play lets you know that Mr. Craven does not want anyone to go into the locked garden?

• "I've worked for Mr. Craven for many, many years."

• "Well, I shall find the entrance and go in there to play."

• "You won't be able to go in without the key."

• "Mr. Craven took the key one day and threw it as far as he could."

Read this sentence from the play.

Well, the gate is somewhere under all those wild brambles and ivy that have swallowed it up.

What does the word "swallowed" mean as it is used in this sentence?

• covered

• eaten

• ruined

• hurt

Choose TWO.

Why does Ben laugh when Mary says she will find the key?

• He thinks Mary is telling a joke.

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

• He thinks 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.

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.