Comprehension Questions on Mary's Picture

Why did the girl feel bold enough to get out of bed?

• She was not afraid of the dark.

• She was in a rebellious mood.

• She wanted to play a game.

• She was looking for food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What did Mary slip on before she left her room?

• A woolen wrapper

• A raincoat

• A silk dress

• A blanket

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on the conversation, what can you infer about the boy’s feelings towards Mary’s presence? (DoK Level 3)

• He is surprised but slowly starts to believe she is real

• He is angry and wants her to leave

• He is happy and immediately trusts her

• He ignores her completely

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the setting of the room contribute to the feeling that it is like a dream?

• The room has high ceilings, shadowy corners, and dim firelight, making it look dreamlike.

• The room is very noisy and bright.

• The room is filled with people talking.

• The room is decorated with flowers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you think the boy wants Mary to stay even though he says he doesn't like people to see him?

• He feels comforted by her presence and wants to be sure she is real, not just a dream.

• He wants someone to play with.

• He is afraid of being alone in the dark.

• He wants to ask her questions about the garden.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Colin want to know about Mary? (Choose the BEST answer)

• How long she had been at Misselthwaite and about her life before Yorkshire.

• What her favorite food was.

• Why she disliked the moor.

• If she liked to play games.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you think Colin became suddenly interested when Mary mentioned the locked garden door?

• He wanted to go outside

• He was curious about secrets and mysteries

• He liked gardening

• He wanted to find the key for Mary

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Colin say he wants to do regarding the garden?

• He wants to plant flowers

• He wants to see the garden and have the door unlocked

• He wants to build a new garden

• He wants to forget about the garden

What did Mary ask Colin about Mrs. Medlock?

• What Mrs. Medlock would do if she found out Mary had been there

• If Mrs. Medlock liked the garden

• If Mrs. Medlock was asleep

• What Mrs. Medlock's favorite color was

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did the nurse leave Martha to attend to Colin?

• The nurse was sick

• The nurse went to stay with her sister overnight

• The nurse was angry with Colin

• The nurse had to work in the garden

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1