Theme Practice

What did Sarah discover when she removed the loose brick from the wall?

• A hidden garden

• A secret tunnel

• An old house

• A treasure chest

Who originally tended the hidden garden that Sarah discovered?

• Eleanor Wright

• Sarah's grandmother

• A mysterious gardener

• The previous homeowner

What did Sarah find on the wooden bench in the hidden garden?

• A leather-bound notebook

• A pair of gardening gloves

• A set of old keys

• A map of the garden

How did Sarah feel after spending time in the garden and reading Eleanor's notebook?

• Less lonely

• More confused

• Angry

• Indifferent

What happened to the hidden garden after Sarah began restoring it?

• It became a gathering place for new friendships

• It was destroyed by a storm

• It remained a secret

• It was sold to a new owner

What is the central theme of the text? Support your claim with evidence from the text.