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Secrets of "The Secret Garden" Quiz

This is a basic quiz on the 1993 adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel, starring Kate Maberly and Maggie Smith.

A multiple-choice quiz by marahnna. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
marahnna

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,047

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1627

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (9/10), Guest 174 (1/10), Guest 143 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How do Mary's parents die? Hint

In a carriage accident.

In an earthquake.

In an influenza epidemic.

In a shipwreck.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who shows Mary the door to the secret garden? Hint

Ben

A robin

Martha

Dickon

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does Martha give Mary as a gift soon after she arrives at Misselthwaite? Hint

A skipping rope.

A necklace.

Mary's aunt's ivory elephant.

The key to the secret garden.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Mary's uncle's first name? Hint

Arthur

Edward

William

Archibald

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Question 5 of 10

5. The day he goes out into the garden for the first time, what does Colin say to the servants when he wants everyone to leave? Hint

Leave us. I want to be alone with my cousin.

Respect my wishes and go.

I have spoken. All depart.

I am master of this house, and I shall do as I please.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who yells at Mary for entering the garden? Hint

Mrs. Medlock

Martha

Lord Craven

Ben

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Question 7 of 10

7. How does Mary escape to see Colin after Mrs. Medlock locks Mary in her bedroom? Hint

She climbs out the window.

Colin steals the key from Mrs. Medlock.

Martha lets her out.

She goes through a secret passageway.

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Question 8 of 10

8. How do the children convince Lord Craven to return to Misselthwaite? Hint

They perform a chant around a fire.

Martha sneaks off to fetch him.

They write him a letter.

Mrs. Medlock sends for him.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why does Mary run off crying when Lord Craven returns home? Hint

Colin dies.

She thinks no one wants her around.

Lord Craven gets angry and orders the garden shut again.

Mrs. Medlock sends Mary to boarding school.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the song that plays at the end of the film? Hint

Springtime Memories

Winter Light

In the Garden

Clear Sky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How do Mary's parents die?

Answer: In an earthquake.

While Mary's parents are at one of their frequent parties, an earthquake strikes India, leaving many children orphaned. Mary, having hidden under her parents' bed at the time, manages to survive.

2. Who shows Mary the door to the secret garden?

Answer: A robin

After Ben Weatherstaff, the gardener, tells Mary that the robin is the only one who goes in the garden anymore, Mary asks the robin to show her the way inside. The robin flutters away, and Mary follows his flight to find the door nestled behind a patch of ivy.

3. What does Martha give Mary as a gift soon after she arrives at Misselthwaite?

Answer: A skipping rope.

Martha is stunned when Mary has no idea what to do with the rope. She says, "You mean for all they've got tigers and elephants in India, they've not got skipping ropes?" Martha's kindness is what brings Mary's first smile in the film.

4. What is Mary's uncle's first name?

Answer: Archibald

Mrs. Medlock first mentions Lord Craven's full name when she picks Mary up from the dock to take her to Misselthwaite. John Lynch took on the role of Lord Craven just before filming began, after the first actor who was cast in the role had to drop out.

5. The day he goes out into the garden for the first time, what does Colin say to the servants when he wants everyone to leave?

Answer: I have spoken. All depart.

Colin speaks with a very regal air, and asks Mary what people say in India when they want someone to leave. This is the answer she gives him.

6. Who yells at Mary for entering the garden?

Answer: Ben

Ben climbs up and sees the children and scolds them for being in the secret garden. He then softens when he sees Colin, and Ben admits that he himself has been in the garden, even after Lord Craven ordered it closed.

7. How does Mary escape to see Colin after Mrs. Medlock locks Mary in her bedroom?

Answer: She goes through a secret passageway.

Mary discovers the passage on her first day at Misselthwaite Manor. When Mrs. Medlock locks her up in her bedroom, Mary is very angry at first, then remembers the passage and sneaks away.

8. How do the children convince Lord Craven to return to Misselthwaite?

Answer: They perform a chant around a fire.

With Ben's help, the children sing a chant around the fire, led by Colin, who begs the "great magic" to send his father home. That night, Lord Craven has a dream about his wife, prompting him to return.

9. Why does Mary run off crying when Lord Craven returns home?

Answer: She thinks no one wants her around.

Mary is afraid of how her uncle will react at seeing the garden open. On the contrary, he thanks her for what she has done. As Mary remarks at the end of the film. "The spell was broken. My uncle learned to laugh, and I learned to cry."

10. What is the name of the song that plays at the end of the film?

Answer: Winter Light

Linda Ronstadt provides the vocals for the version that plays during the closing credits. Instrumental versions of this can be heard all throughout the film.

Source: Author marahnna

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