Here are the answers to your literature worksheet for *The Secret Garden*, Chapters 1 and 2.
Part A: Fill in the blanks
1) Mary lived in
India with her parents.
2) India has a
hot weather. *(Note: It is also correct to say "warm" or "tropical", but "hot" is the most common answer for this level).*
3) Mary lived like a
princess (or
queen) in India.
4) Mary’s parents died
of cholera.
5) After Mary’s parents died, she had to travel to
England (or
Yorkshire).
6) When she arrived in London, she felt
lonely (or
lost/unhappy).
7) Mr Craven was her
uncle, but she knew nothing about him.
8) Mrs Medlock explained to Mary that her uncle’s house was
on the moor (or
in Yorkshire).
9) Mr Craven was
never in his house. *(He travels a lot because he is sad).*
10) Mary arrived to her uncle’s house in a
carriage.
11) When Mary got to Mr Craven’s house, she felt
unhappy (or
lonely/scared).
12) When Mary lived in India, her nurse always
gave her everything (or
obeyed) her.
13) Martha, the new maid in England, gifted Mary with a
skipping rope so she could play.
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Part B: Match the characteristics
Here is how the descriptions match the characters:
MARY
* lived in India with her parents
* was an orphan
* was an unhappy girl
* felt lost, alone
MR CRAVEN
* lived in a house with a big garden
* didn’t like being in his house
* was a widow *(His wife died, which is why he is sad)*
MARTHA
* was a nice woman
* had brown, wavy hair
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the secret garden worksheet.
