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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 old were Beatrix and Norman when they decided to marry?
(a) Thirty-five years old.
(b) Nearly thirty years old.
(c) Forty-five years old.
(d) Nearly forty years old.
2. How did Beatrix's personality change as time went on in her youth?
(a) She became distrustful.
(b) She became more shy.
(c) She became short-tempered.
(d) She became serious.
3. What was the follow-up book to Peter Rabbit?
(a) "The Tale of Velvet Bunny."
(b) "The Tale of Flopsy Bunny."
(c) "The Tale of Poppy Bunny."
(d) "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny."
4. What does Lane say is a fine art for which Beatrix had a talent?
(a) Dealing with publishers.
(b) Keeping her admiring public at a distance.
(c) Expressing truth through fantasy.
(d) Entertaining children and adults alike.
5. What does Lane say amuses adults about Beatrix's works?
(a) The simplicity.
(b) The stories.
(c) The subtleties.
(d) The illustrations.
Short Answer Questions
1. How old was Beatrix when Caroline invited her to her home?
2. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?
3. What enabled Beatrix to add a deeper level of reality to her characters?
4. As children, what would Beatrix and her brother do with animal corpses?
5. What did Beatrix's parents object to in Chapter 4?
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