The Secret Garden - Comprehension Quiz

What did the children do by the end of the afternoon?

• Spoke Yorkshire together

• Went home

• Planted new flowers

• Built a treehouse

What did Dickon say Colin would be able to do soon?

• Walk and dig

• Fly and swim

• Read and write

• Sing and dance

What did Dickon say about Colin’s appearance?

• 'He's as straight as any boy in Yorkshire!'

• He looks very tired.

• He needs more rest.

• He should see a doctor.

What did the sun, birds, and butterflies contribute to the garden scene?

• They made the garden lively and interesting

• They scared the children

• They made the garden dark

• They destroyed the plants

What did Colin do after standing on the grass?

• Held Dickon's arm and shouted

• Sat back down

• Ran away

• Started crying

Who joined Dickon and Mary in the secret garden every day during the spring and early summer?

• Ben Weatherstaff

• Mrs. Sowerby

• Susan Sowerby

• Mr. Craven

What did Ben say about Colin's legs?

• They are strong and straight now

• They are weak and thin

• They are broken

• They are tired

What did Ben say about Colin's health?

• "Look how strong and straight his legs are now!"

• He still looks weak.

• He needs more rest.

• He should see a doctor.

What did Susan Sowerby do after talking and laughing with the children?

• Sat down on the grass and stayed for a while

• Left immediately

• Went to the kitchen

• Started gardening

What did Mrs Sowerby say to Colin when he wished she was his mother?

• "Dear boy! You're as close to your mother as you could be, here in her garden."

• Don't worry, your mother will return soon.

• You must be brave and strong.

• Your father will never come back.