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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26, "It's Mother!".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is NOT an animal that was near Dickon when Mary first meets him?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Robin.
(d) Squirrel.

2. Why is Mary always given her way at the beginning of the book?
(a) The servants are a lower class than her and must obey her will.
(b) The doctors are afraid crying will weaken her sickly frame.
(c) The servants don't want her to cry and anger her parents.
(d) Her mother is loving and never wants her to be unhappy.

3. What is Mrs. Medlock's first impression of Mary?
(a) She is sickly, plain and spoiled.
(b) She is small and hurt.
(c) She is disagreeable and headstrong.
(d) She is kind, sweet and loving.

4. Why is all the plant-life on the moor so low to the ground?
(a) The lack of rain.
(b) It is grazing country for sheep.
(c) The over-production of lumber.
(d) The wind.

5. What does Collin realize as he stands up from weeding in the garden one day?
(a) He is ready to show his father his progress.
(b) He is truly well.
(c) He loves Mary and Dickon.
(d) He is happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Medlock do to Mary when they arrive at their first stop on the way to Misselthwaite Manor?

2. Why did the nurse never do what Mary did for Collin during his hysterics?

3. What is the nickname that is given to Mary by one of the children who she stays with after her parents die?

4. Why does Mary say no one has ever called Collin out on his rudeness?

5. What does Mr. Craven send Mary after she asks for her bit of earth?

(see the answer key)

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