WorksheetsThe Secret Garden Unit Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who is an example of a dynamic character from The Secret Garden?
Martha Sowerby
Dickon Sowerby
Archibald Craven
Mrs. Lennox
Who is an example of a dynamic character from The Secret Garden?
Mary Lennox
Mrs. Medlock
Ben Weatherstaff
Dr. Craven
Who is an example of a dynamic character from The Secret Garden?
Martha Sowerby
Dickon Sowerby
Colin Craven
Mrs. Lennox
"When her Ayah was dead there was no one to give a thought to the little things. Think of the servants running away and leaving her all alone in that deserted bungalow. Colonel McGrew said he nearly jumped out of his skin when he opened the door and found her standing by herself in the middle of the room."
Which answer best identifies figurative language and explains its effect?
"Nearly jumped out of his skin" helps the reader understand how surprised McGrew is.
"Little things" helps the reader understand how old Mary is.
"Deserted bungalow" helps the reader understand how empty the bungalow is.
"Give a thought" helps the reader understand how neglected Mary is.
"She [Mrs. Craven] was a sweet, pretty thing, and he'd have walked the world over to get her a blade o' grass she wanted. Nobody thought she'd marry him, but she did, and people said she married him for his money. But she didn't - she didn't."
Which answer best identifies figurative language and explains its effect?
"Walked the world over to get her a blade o' grass" helps the reader understand how devoted Mr. Craven was.
"Sweet, pretty thing" helps the reader understand how surprising it was that Mrs. Craven would marry Mr. Craven.
"But she didn't" helps the reader understands that Mrs. Craven was motivated to marry for money.
"Sweet, pretty thing" helps the reader understand that Mrs. Craven was a kind and beautiful woman.
At first each day which passed by for Mary Lennox was exactly like the others. Every morning she awoke in her tapestried room and found Martha kneeling upon the hearth building her fire; every morning she ate her breakfast in the nursery which had nothing amusing in it; and after each breakfast she gazed out of the window across to the huge moor which seemed to spread out on all sides and climb up to the sky, and after she had stared for a while she realized that if she did not go out she would have to stay in and do nothing—and so she went out.
Which answer best identifies figurative language and explains its effect in the excerpt?
The phrase “climb up to the sky” helps the reader understand that the moor appears to be infinite.
The phrase “tapestried room” helps the reader understand that the walls of Mary's bedroom are beautifully decorated.
The phrase “if she did not go out she would have to stay in and do nothing” helps the reader understand the mental processes behind Mary's decisions.
The phrase “nothing amusing in it” helps the reader understand that Mary never liked her breakfast.
The most absorbing thing, however, was the preparations to be made before Colin could be transported with sufficient secrecy to the garden... It was almost as serious and elaborately thought out as the plans of march made by great generals in time of war.
What is the meaning of the figurative language "the plans of march made by great generals in time of war"?
It is a big undertaking.
They must be careful and go undetected.
It took a great deal of strategic preparation.
They need a lot of people to help them.
"There's not a single lump here!" she said at last. "There's not a lump as big as a pin - except backbone lumps, and you can only feel them because you're thin. I've got backbone lumps myself, and they used to stick out as much as yours do, until I began to get fatter, and I am not fat enough yet to hide them."
What is the meaning of the figurative language "a lump as big as a pin" in the excerpt?
It's invisible.
It's hardly noticeable.
It sticks out like a point.
It is sharp.
“Why does it make you angry when you are looked at?” she inquired one day.
“I always hated it,” he answered, “even when I was very little. Then when they took me to the seaside and I used to lie in my carriage everybody used to stare and ladies would stop and talk to my nurse and then they would begin to whisper and I knew then they were saying I shouldn’t live to grow up. Then sometimes the ladies would pat my cheeks and say ‘Poor child!’ Once when a lady did that I screamed out loud and bit her hand. She was so frightened she ran away.”
“She thought you had gone mad like a dog,” said Mary, not at all admiringly.
“I don’t care what she thought,” said Colin, frowning.
What is the meaning of the figurative language “mad like a dog”?
out of control
having strong instincts
righteously angry
dreadfully sad
Review the plot event from The Secret Garden.
When Mary arrives in Misseltwaite, Martha is astounded that Mary is so dependent and spoiled that she cannot even dress herself.
Which plot element does this event represent?
rising action
turning point
climax
falling action
Review the plot event from The Secret Garden.
When Mary goes in search of the source of the crying, she discovers invalid Colin Craven.
Which plot element does this event represent?
rising action
turning point
resolution
falling action
Review the plot event from The Secret Garden.
When Mary is discovered to be the only person alive in her estate in India, she is sent to live in England with her uncle.
Which plot element does this event represent?
rising action
climax
falling action
complicating incident
Which summary about The Secret Garden includes a personal opinion?
Mrs. Lennox is the worst mother imaginable, and everybody knows it.
Mary Lennox is described as a sallow, sickly, unpleasant girl.
Mr. Craven, "a miserable hunchback," has been withdrawn and depressed for ten years.
Dickon and Mary secretly begin bringing Colin out into the secret garden.
Which summary about The Secret Garden includes a personal opinion?
Mary is surprised and delighted the first time the robin twitters at her.
Dickon is only "a common moor boy," but Mary considers him an angel.
Mary soon finds the key to the garden buried in the earth and unlocks the door.
The only parent worse than Mary's mother, Mrs. Lennox, is her uncle, Mr. Craven.
Which summary about The Secret Garden includes a personal opinion?
Mrs. Medlock is the nastiest servant at Misselthwaite Manor.
Mary and Martha grow to like each other.
Ben Weatherstaff is a lonely person.
Lilias Craven died ten years before the events of the novel.
Which sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly?
The teacher's constant support, praise, and thoughtful criticism encouraged Karen to keep practicing.
The tyrannical little girl smiled sweetly at everybody she saw.
The molasses oozed from the bottle drastically.
We gathered gorgeous wildflowers from the barren field behind the barn.
Which sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly?
I was relieved to see that there wasn't anything peculiar or surprising on the math test.
I chose to live in New York City for the bright lights, busting streets, and desolate atmosphere.
Our fun-filled day at the amusement park made us feel anguished.
My favorite teacher, Mrs. Bloomsbury, is absolutely tyrannical.
Which sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly?
The award-winning actor was infamous for throwing fits and not getting along with the cast.
Couplets are often used in free-verse poetry.
Lara was picked to play the lead in the play, and left the theater feeling incredibly deceitful about her role.
You can kindle a fire by smothering it with sand.
Which sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly?
The teen pop star was infamous for wild parties and causing a big scene wherever she went.
Couplets are composed of four-line rhyming stanzas.
Latoya was told she earned 100 percent on her science test, and left the classroom feeling incredibly deceitful about her grade.
You can kindle a fire by dousing it with water.
Which sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly?
We are ready to harvest the corn from the lush, barren field.
Minor characters always undergo huge changes over the course of a story.
My dog is so peculiar—sometimes he'll bark at absolutely nothing!
"My name is Emily." is an idiom.
Which sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly?
She felt so sleepy that she decided to take a short, peculiar nap.
The boat sailed smoothly across the glittering terrain.
The tour guide's dialect made him just a little bit difficult to understand.
Some of the cat's negative qualities are her friendliness and playfulness.
The native servants she had been used to in India were not in the least like this. They were obsequious and servile and did not presume to talk to their masters as if they were equals.
The definition of obsequious is "obedient."
Which context clue confirms this meaning?
Obsequious is an adjective describing masters.
Obsequious is an adjective describing India.
Obsequious is an antonym of servile.
Obsequious is an adjective describing how the servants treated their masters.
The native servants she had been used to in India were not in the least like this. They were obsequious and servile and did not presume to talk to their masters as if they were equals.
The definition of presume is "to do something without permission."
Which context clue confirms this meaning?
Presume is a verb describing how the masters acted.
Presume is a verb describing how the servants did not act.
Presume is an antonym of servant.
Presume is a synonym of servant.
As the boy sneaked down the hallway, he came upon a door that was ajar, which he could just barely peek through to see the splendid artifacts displayed in their carefully locked cases.
The definition of ajar is “slightly open.”
Which context clue confirms this meaning?
Ajar is a noun referring to the artifacts.
Ajar is an adjective describing the door.
Ajar is an adverb describing the boy.
Ajar is a synonym of door.
She threw herself face downward on the pillows and burst into passionate sobbing. She sobbed so unrestrainedly that good-natured Yorkshire Martha was a little frightened and quite sorry for her.
The definition of unrestrainedly is "uncontrolled."
Which context clue is most helpful in determining this definition?
"burst into passionate sobbing"
"a little frightened"
"threw herself face downward"
"quite sorry for her"
A table in the center was set with a good, substantial breakfast. But she had always had a very small appetite, and she looked with something more than indifference at the first plate Martha set before her.
The definition of substantial is "large in amount."
Which context clue is most helpful in determining this definition?
"But she had always had a very small appetite."
"A table in the center"
"good"
"she looked with something more than indifference"
After eating the gigantic dinner, the man eased himself out of his chair and made his way to the sofa in a drowsy and languid manner where he lay down before the fire for a nap.
The definition of languid is “slow and relaxed.”
Which context clue is most helpful in determining this definition?
"the gigantic dinner"
"out of his chair"
"in a drowsy"
"before the fire"
Nestled on the grounds of an old hotel in the middle of the Florida Keys, a hospital treats some very special patients. The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, cares for sea turtles who are sick or have been injured.
Which sentence could be added to the paragraph while maintaining a consistent tone?
Sea turtles are pretty awesome.
Sea turtles face many dangers caused by human beings.
People should really leave sea turtles alone if they want to help them.
I think people should pay more attention to sea turtles.
The equator is the imaginary line that circles the globe dividing the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. Many people tend to think of the weather at the equator as hot and tropical, but there are places that experience cold weather.
Which sentence could be added to the paragraph while maintaining a consistent tone?
Snowfall can occur at some locations along the equator with high elevations.
You'd probably never guess that it actually snows in some places on the equator.
But I bet if you look hard enough, you can find places that aren't so hot.
It would be exciting to go skiing on the equator.
Pangolins are mammals, although they look like reptiles. With their scaly protective skin, pangolins can roll into a tight ball to confuse and deter predators. Pangolins are mostly noctural, only coming out at night. They eat insects much like an ant eater.
Which sentence could be added to the paragraph while maintaining a consistent tone?
Pangolins are hilarious examples of unique adaptations in nature.
Pangolins are cool examples of unique adaptations in nature.
Pangolins are pretty awesome examples of unique adaptations in nature.
Pangolins are impressive examples of unique adaptations in nature.
Which sentence contains a pronoun with an unclear antecedent?
I sent the letter to the president and the treasurer, and he responded immediately.
Every afternoon when my aunt comes to visit, I take her to the park.
When the votes for the incumbent were tallied, she was the clear winner.
Yesterday when the car was driven through the mud puddle, it got covered in dirt.
Which sentence contains a pronoun with an unclear antecedent?
Percy carried her stuffed animal everywhere she went.
Lily and Stephanie went to the same school, but they were in different classes.
Tim and Tom went to the park together, but he had to leave early to finish his homework.
Timothy played basketball with his friends every afternoon.
Which sentence contains a pronoun with an unclear antecedent?
Today when my friend dropped me off at home, I waved goodbye to him.
My brother asked me if I would like apples or oranges with breakfast.
I was playing catch with my two dogs, Peanut and Butter, because he loves to play so much.
Tomorrow is the day my friend returns from visiting her family, and I will finally get to see her again.
When garden tomatoes have aphid infestations, mildew, and fungal infections, it is important to treat it first before moving on to the other problems.
Which sentence corrects the pronoun with an unclear antecedent?
When garden tomatoes have aphid infestations, mildew, and fungal infections, it is important to treat them first before moving on to the other problems.
When garden tomatoes have aphid infestations, mildew, and fungal infections, it is important to treat that one first before moving on to the other problems.
When garden tomatoes have aphid infestations, mildew, and fungal infections, it is important to treat this one first before moving on to the other problems.
When garden tomatoes have aphid infestations, mildew, and fungal infections, it is important to treat mildew first before moving on to the other problems.
Janie and Joni thought the giraffes, elephants, and rhinos at the safari park were adorable, but Janie thought it was the cutest one.
Which sentence corrects the pronoun with the unclear antecedent?
Janie and Joni thought the giraffes, elephants, and rhinos at the safari park were adorable, but Janie thought the elephants were the cutest ones.
Janie and Joni thought the giraffes, elephants, and rhinos at the safari park were adorable, but Janie thought that one was the cutest one.
Janie and Joni thought the giraffes, elephants, and rhinos at the safari park were adorable, but Janie thought she was the cutest one.
Janie and Joni thought the giraffes, elephants, and rhinos at the safari park were adorable, but Janie thought they were the cutest ones.
The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred him.
Which sentence corrects the pronoun with the unclear antecedent?
The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred that one.
The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred it.
The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred them.
The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred the juggler.
