The Secret Garden Character Insights

Mary Lennox, a neglected child in India, is sent to live with her uncle in England after a cholera outbreak. At Misselthwaite Manor, she discovers a secret garden and befriends Dickon and Colin, her sickly cousin. Through their friendship and the garden's magic, Colin regains his health and confidence. The garden, once hidden, becomes a place of healing and joy, reuniting Colin with his father.

What is the main reason Mary Lennox is neglected by her parents?

• Her parents are too sick to care for her.

• Her parents are too busy with their social lives.

• Her parents are too poor to care for her.

• Her parents are too focused on their careers.

Why does Mary Lennox end up being the only survivor in her household?

• She was away visiting relatives.

• She hid in her room during a cholera outbreak.

• She was immune to the disease.

• She was rescued by a doctor.

What is Mary's initial reaction to the servants at Misselthwaite Manor?

• She dislikes them and the feeling is mutual.

• She is friendly and welcoming.

• She is indifferent and ignores them.

• She is scared and avoids them.

Who tells Mary about the secret garden?

• The old gardener, Ben.

• A servant named Martha.

• Her uncle, Archibald Craven.

• Her cousin, Colin.

How does Mary change after spending time outdoors?

• She becomes more spoiled.

• She becomes more reclusive.

• She becomes healthier and more caring.

• She becomes more aggressive.

What does Mary discover about Mrs. Craven's death?

• She died in a car accident.

• She died in a fire.

• She died after falling out of a tree in the garden.

• She died of cholera.

What does Mary find that allows her to enter the secret garden?

• A long-buried key.

• A hidden door in the wall.

• A map of the manor.

• A secret passageway.

What is the significance of the robin in the story?

• It is a symbol of bad luck.

• It is a pet of Colin's.

• It leads Mary to the secret garden.

• It is a gift from Martha.

What does Mary hope for when she first enters the secret garden?

• To find a new friend.

• To meet her parents.

• To find a hidden treasure.

• That the garden will come back to life.

What does Mary find hidden under the ivy on the wall?

• A secret message.

• A hidden door.

• A family portrait.

• A treasure chest.