''SECRET GARDEN'' CHAPTER 13

Who often attends to Colin when the nurse wants to get away from him?

• Mary

• Martha

• His Ayah

• His mother

Why could Mary not go out of doors in the morning?

• She was feeling sick.

• The rain had not stopped pouring down.

• She was waiting for a visitor.

• She had too much homework.

How did Martha react when Mary told her what she had discovered?

• She laughed loudly.

• She ignored Mary.

• Her face became red with fright and she was half crying.

• She ran out of the room.

Based on the conversation, what can you infer about the boy's usual behavior with strangers? (DoK Level 3)

• He does not allow strangers to look at him and often throws tantrums.

• He enjoys meeting new people.

• He is always polite and friendly.

• He likes to play games with strangers.

Why did the boy think the narrator was a ghost or a dream?

• Because it was dark in the room.

• Because he had never seen the narrator before.

• Because he was surprised to see someone there.

• Because he was afraid of ghosts.

What did they do to take care of Colin’s back?

• Made him run every day.

• Kept him lying down and not letting him walk.

• Sent him to a special school.

• Gave him lots of sweets.

What does Mary think about the boy?

• She thinks he is a very spoiled boy

• She thinks he is very brave

• She thinks he is always happy

• She thinks he is very healthy

What does Martha's mother believe is necessary for a child to be healthy?

• Getting fresh air and not just lying in bed

• Eating lots of sweets

• Reading picture-books all day

• Taking lots of medicine

What did Mary suggest might do the boy good?

• Watching things grow in a garden

• Reading picture-books

• Staying indoors all day

• Playing with animals

What did Martha say about the boy wanting Mary to visit him?

• He'll have thee if he wants thee

• He never wants visitors

• He prefers the nurse's company

• He only wants to see his parents