Community Reactions and Personal Reflections in Anne of Green Gables

In Chapter 37 of 'Anne of Green Gables', Matthew Cuthbert collapses and dies suddenly, leaving Anne and Marilla to cope with their grief. The community rallies around them, offering support. Anne struggles with her emotions, feeling guilty for finding joy in life after Matthew's death. Marilla shares a personal story of lost love, and both women reflect on their lives and the future. Despite the sorrow, Anne finds solace in nature and the support of friends, realizing that life continues and holds beauty even in the face of loss.

What was Anne holding when she saw Matthew collapse?

• A cup of tea

• A letter

• A bouquet of white narcissus

• A book

What did the paper in Matthew's hand contain?

• A letter from a friend

• A recipe

• An account of the Abbey Bank's failure

• A bank statement

How did the community react to Matthew's death?

• They ignored it

• They held a festival

• They thronged Green Gables with kindness

• They sent letters of condolence

What did Anne hope would come in solitude?

• Sleep

• Joy

• Tears

• Peace

What did Marilla confess to Anne?

• She never liked Anne

• She loved Anne as her own

• She wanted to leave Green Gables

• She was planning to remarry

What did Anne feel about finding joy after Matthew's death?

• It was easy

• It was impossible

• It was necessary

• It was disloyal

What did Anne plant on Matthew's grave?

• A tulip

• A daffodil

• A white Scotch rose bush

• A tree

What did Marilla reveal about her past?

• She had a secret child

• She once had a romance with John Blythe

• She traveled the world

• She was a famous singer