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What is the relationship of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who have adopted Anne?

brother and sister. Matthew and Marilla never married, and so wound up living together.

What is the name of Anne's 'bosom friend'?

Diana Barry & Diana. Anne has always longed for a 'bosom friend, a really kindred spirit'. She finds this in Diana.

On Anne's first day of school, Anne breaks her slate over Gilbert Blythe's head. What prompts her to do this?

he calls her 'Carrots'. Anne is very sensitive about her hair, and try as she might, she can't even imagine it away!

Anne wishes that she had a different name. What name has she chosen?

Cordelia. 'If you'll only call me Anne-spelled-with-an-e, I'll try to reconcile myself to not being called Cordelia.'

Anne buys some hair dye from a peddler on the road, in order to get rid of her red hair. What color does the pedlar assure her it will be?

a beautiful raven black. Unfortunately, Anne's hair turns GREEN with the dye, and she must cut her hair short to get rid of it.

When Anne invites her friend Diana to tea, something disastrous (of course!) happens. What is it?

Anne accidentally gets Diana drunk. Anne, accidentally gives Diana currant wine instead of raspberry cordial. Anne has never tasted either! Needless to say, Mrs. Barry is not pleased.

What is special about the dress that Matthew buys for Anne?

it has puffed sleeves. More than anything, Anne wants a dress with puffed sleeves, but Marilla thinks it is too vain.

What is the name of Marilla's best friend and close neighbor?

Rachel Lynde & Mrs Rachel Lynde & Mrs Lynde & Mrs Rachel . Mrs. Lynde is also a busybody....always sticking her nose where it doesn't belong!

Anne likes to rename places to make them sound more romantic. What is the true name of the 'Lake of Shining Waters'?

Barry's Pond. Some of the other places she's renamed are 'Lover's Lane', 'Violet Vale', and 'Dryad's Bubble'.

In the 1985 made-for-TV movie version of 'Anne of Green Gables', who plays the character of Anne?

Meagan Follows & M. Follows & Follows & Megan Follows. And she did a great job, I might add!