Secret Garden

Martha is writing a letter to Mr Craven to tell him how much Colin has changed. Fill in the missing verbs in the letter, be sure that you use the correct tense.

He cried all the time but now he ​ (a)   and is happy. He wouldn't eat his food, but now he ​ (b)   all his meals. He thought that he would die, but now he says that he will ​ (c)   for ever.

I know that Colin ​ (d)   , to see you. He will be so happy if you ​ (e)   and see how much he has changed

Your loyal servant: Martha

• shouts

• wastes

• sleep

• go

• wanted

• laughs

• eats

• live

• wants

• come

Organize these sentences. Which of these statements are true (T) and which are false (F).

Groups:

(a) False

,

(b) True

• When Mary found the secret garden, she told Ben Weatherstaff.

• When Mary explored the corridors, she met Mr Craven.

• In the garden, Mary found a key.

• Mary thought that she heard the sound of a child crying.

• Mrs Craven died because she was very old.

Who do Mary and Dickon decide must visit Colin in the manor?

• Ben

• Dickon and his pets The robin

• Dickon

• The robin

Where did Mary take Dickon?

• inside the house

• to the secret garden

• for a walk

Who did Mary go to see that evening?

• Mrs Medlock

• Mr Craven

• Martha

Organize these options into the right column.

Groups:

(a) True

,

(b) False

• Dickon brought Mary some flowers and a book about gardening.

• Mary

  was sent to see Mr Craven that evening.

• Mr Craven was handsome, but he looked sad and worried.

• Mary was awakened that night by the sound of Martha talking to Mrs Medlock.

• Dickon is Martha's cousin.

In 'The Secret Garden', who is the main character that discovers the hidden garden?

• Mary Lennox

• Colin Craven

• Dickon Sowerby

• Martha

What is the primary theme of 'The Secret Garden'?

• Friendship and healing

• Adventure and mystery

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and sacrifice

Which character in 'The Secret Garden' is known for their love of animals and nature?

• Mary Lennox

• Colin Craven

• Dickon Sowerby

• Mr. Craven

In 'The Secret Garden', what does the garden symbolize?

• Wealth and power

• Neglect and decay

• Rebirth and renewal

• Mystery and secrecy