The Secret Garden: Chapters 23-25 Quiz

In Chapter 23, what does Colin decide to do that surprises everyone?

• Return to his wheelchair permanently

• Tell his father about the secret garden

• Walk around the garden paths without his wheelchair

• Leave Misselthwaite Manor forever

What does Colin call his new way of thinking about himself?

• "Magic thinking"

• "Scientific experiments"

• "Garden medicine"

• "Positive thoughts"

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How does Colin's appearance change throughout these chapters?

• He becomes paler and thinner

• He grows stronger and healthier-looking

• He stays exactly the same

• He becomes taller but weaker

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What does Ben Weatherstaff think about Colin's transformation?

• He's worried Colin is getting too excited

• He thinks it's all pretend

• He's amazed and pleased with the change

• He doesn't notice any difference

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In Chapter 24, what important decision does Colin make about his father?

• He decides to hide from him forever

• He wants to surprise him with his recovery

• He plans to run away before his father returns

• He decides to write him an angry letter

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What role does Dickon play in Colin's physical improvement?

• He carries Colin everywhere

• He teaches Colin exercises and encourages him

• He does all the garden work for Colin

• He tells Colin to rest more

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How do Mary and Colin's friendship change in these chapters?

• They become enemies

• They grow closer through their shared garden work

• Mary becomes jealous of Colin's progress

• They decide to work in separate parts of the garden

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What happens to the garden by Chapter 25?

• It dies because of too much attention

• It becomes more beautiful and full of life

• It's discovered by the other servants

• It's neglected as the children lose interest

How does Colin's relationship with his father's memory (of his mother) change?

• He becomes more afraid of disappointing his father

• He starts to understand his father's grief better

• He decides he hates his father

• He forgets about his mother completely

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What does Colin plan to do when his father returns from his travels?

• Hide in the secret garden

• Pretend to still be sick

• Show his father how well and strong he's become

• Ask to be sent away to school immediately

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