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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Beatrix Potter Books.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Beatrix's personality change as time went on in her youth?
(a) She became distrustful.
(b) She became serious.
(c) She became more shy.
(d) She became short-tempered.

2. What did Beatrix and her brother restore together as children?
(a) A printing press.
(b) A buggy.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A rabbit hutch.

3. Where did Caroline have a home?
(a) Harescombe Grange.
(b) Huddinknoll.
(c) Holcombe Hill.
(d) Haresfield.

4. What did Beatrix do with flowers after her brother left home?
(a) Draw them.
(b) Press them.
(c) Sell them.
(d) Trade their seeds.

5. How did Beatrix view her childhood surroundings?
(a) As fun.
(b) As something to escape.
(c) As oppressive.
(d) As pretentious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lane say is a fine art for which Beatrix had a talent?

2. What 'vulgarity' does Lane note Beatrix's works lacked?

3. What does Lane say Beatrix was able to illustrate with her animal characters?

4. What fascinated Beatrix about Scotland during her childhood?

5. How old was Beatrix when Caroline invited her to her home?

(see the answer key)

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