Mary Lennox's Early Life and Relationships

The transcript narrates the story of Mary Lennox, a disagreeable child raised in India by neglectful parents. After a cholera outbreak, Mary finds herself alone and orphaned, as her parents and servants succumb to the disease. The narrative explores her early life, the mysterious events leading to the outbreak, and her eventual realization of being forgotten and alone.

What is the initial setting of the story?

• A bustling city in England

• A quiet village in France

• Mistlethwaite Manor

• A remote island

How is Mary Lennox described when she first arrives at Mistlethwaite Manor?

• Disagreeable and unattractive

• Charming and friendly

• Quiet and shy

• Cheerful and lively

What was Mary's relationship with her parents like?

• They were very close and loving

• Her parents were overprotective

• They were strict and demanding

• Her parents were indifferent and distant

Who primarily took care of Mary during her early years?

• Her father

• Her ayah

• Her mother

• Her governess

Why did Mary's governesses leave their positions quickly?

• They were afraid of Mary's parents

• They were not paid well

• They were offered better jobs

• They disliked Mary

What unusual event occurred on the morning Mary felt cross?

• A festival was happening

• Her parents were visiting

• A storm hit the area

• Her ayah was missing

Who did Mary see talking with her mother on the veranda?

• A distant relative

• A gardener

• A young officer

• A family friend

What was the cause of the chaos in the household?

• A fire broke out

• Cholera outbreak

• A robbery occurred

• A family dispute

How did Mary react to the news of her parents' death?

• She was confused and angry

• She was indifferent

• She was devastated and cried

• She was relieved

What did the strangers discover upon entering the bungalow?

• A party in progress

• A deserted house

• A hidden treasure

• A family gathering