The Secret Garden Chapter 6

The Secret Garden Chapter 6

1)What did Martha suggest Mary do to amuse herself while it was raining?

A:Martha said that she should sew, or knit.

2)What did Mary decide to do instead? Why didn’t she ask permission?

A:Mary went to go find the library. She didn’t ask for permission because she didn’t want to get in trouble.

3)What did Mary hear when she was lost?

A: Mary heard another cry, but like one of a child, not a long cry like last time.

4)Who appeared from behind the tapestry?

A: Mrs. Medlock came from behind the tapestry.

Thought Questions:

1)Why do you think closed doors and locked places are so fascinating?

A: I like going into places that are closed because you never know what’s behind the door.

2)How did you learn to ask for permission?

A: I learned to ask for permission by how many times I got in trouble.

3)Describe one of the rooms Mary entered. What  impression of Mr. and Mrs.Craven do you get from the description of the house?

A: One of the rooms that Mary entered was, what looked like a ladies sitting room, w/ velvet everything, from floor to curtains, to a ton of little elephants of all sizes. I think that Mr. and Mrs. Craven were really rich people, but I think that they were also really nice people.

4)How can you tell when someone is lying? Did the lies Martha and Mrs.Medlock told Mary seem consistent with their characters? If not, why would they lie to her?

A: I can tell someone’s lying just by how they’re acting. I think that it isn’t part of their character, but i think that for some reason, they’re hiding something. I think that they have something that they don’t want Mary seeing.

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