The Secret Garden Trivia: Ultimate Novel Quiz

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1.

What is the gardener's name?
- A.
  
  Bob
- B.
  
  Bill
- C.
  
  Ben
Correct Answer
C. Ben

Explanation
The correct answer is Ben because the question asks for the gardener's name, and out of the three options given (Bob, Bill, and Ben), Ben is the only name that matches the question.

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2.

What is wrong with Colin?
- A.
  
  He doesn't know how to cry.
- B.
  
  He doesn't know how to walk.
- C.
  
  He doesn't know how to talk.
Correct Answer
B. He doesn't know how to walk.

Explanation
Colin's inability to walk is identified as the problem because the other options, not knowing how to cry or talk, are common developmental milestones that individuals typically acquire at a certain age. However, not being able to walk is a more significant issue as it hinders his mobility and independence.

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3.

What does Mary hear echoing throughout the house?
- A.
  
  Someone crying
- B.
  
  A ghost
- C.
  
  The wind
Correct Answer
A. Someone crying

Explanation
Mary hears someone crying echoing throughout the house. This suggests that there is a person in distress or sadness present in the house, and their cries can be heard reverberating through the rooms. It implies that there may be a person in need of comfort or assistance, creating a somber and possibly unsettling atmosphere within the house.

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4.

This person can speak to the animals, and is Martha's brother. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Colin
- B.
  
  Dickon
- C.
  
  Mary
Correct Answer
B. Dickon

Explanation
Dickon is the correct answer because the statement mentions that this person can speak to animals, which is a characteristic of Dickon in the story "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Additionally, the statement also states that this person is Martha's brother, and in the story, Martha's brother is indeed Dickon.

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5.

Mary's parents die in an earthquake.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In "The Secret Garden," Mary Lennox's parents die due to a cholera outbreak, not an earthquake. The story begins with this tragedy, which leads to Mary being orphaned and sent from India to England to live with her uncle. The narrative does not mention an earthquake as the cause of their death. Instead, the book details how the disease rapidly affected her family's household, leaving Mary as the sole survivor.

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6.

This person thinks he cannot walk, and is Mr. Craven's son. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Dickon
- B.
  
  Ben
- C.
  
  Colin
Correct Answer
C. Colin

Explanation
Colin is the correct answer because the statement mentions that this person thinks he cannot walk and is Mr. Craven's son. Colin is Mr. Craven's son and he believes he cannot walk due to a psychological condition.

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7.

This person is Mary's uncle. His wife has been dead for 10 years. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Mr. Raven
- B.
  
  Mr. Craven
- C.
  
  Mr. Maven
Correct Answer
B. Mr. Craven

Explanation
Based on the information given, Mr. Craven is the correct answer because he is Mary's uncle and his wife has been dead for 10 years. This implies that Mary's aunt was Mr. Craven's wife, and since she is deceased, he is the only remaining option.

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Her parents never paid any attention to her because they were too busy attending parties. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Mary
- B.
  
  Martha
- C.
  
  Mrs. Medlock
Correct Answer
A. Mary

Explanation
Based on the given information, Mary is the most likely answer. The statement mentions that her parents never paid any attention to her because they were too busy attending parties. This suggests that Mary is being neglected by her parents, indicating that she is the person referred to in the question.

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9.

This person was Mrs. Medlock's assistant servant. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Mary
- B.
  
  Mary's aunt
- C.
  
  Martha
Correct Answer
C. Martha

Explanation
Martha is the correct answer because the question states that this person was Mrs. Medlock's assistant servant. Since Mary and Mary's aunt are not mentioned in relation to Mrs. Medlock, Martha is the most logical choice.

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This person was Mr. Craven's housekeeper. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Mary
- B.
  
  Mrs. Medlock
- C.
  
  Mandy
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. Medlock

Explanation
Mrs. Medlock is the correct answer because she is described as Mr. Craven's housekeeper. This implies that she is responsible for managing the household and taking care of the housekeeping duties. Mary and Mandy are not mentioned as being housekeepers, so they are not the correct answer.

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The Secret Garden Trivia: Ultimate Novel Quiz

What is the gardener's name?

What is wrong with Colin?

What does Mary hear echoing throughout the house?

This person can speak to the animals, and is Martha's brother. Who is it?

Mary's parents die in an earthquake.

This person thinks he cannot walk, and is Mr. Craven's son. Who is it?

This person is Mary's uncle. His wife has been dead for 10 years. Who is it?

Her parents never paid any attention to her because they were too busy attending parties. Who is it?

This person was Mrs. Medlock's assistant servant. Who is it?

This person was Mr. Craven's housekeeper. Who is it?