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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Hill Top Farm.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many copies of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" did Beatrix have printed originally?
(a) Two hundred-fifty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Five hundred.

2. What began to influence Beatrix's personality during her childhood?
(a) Her Crompton heredity.
(b) Her Potter heredity.
(c) Her Roscoe heredity.
(d) Her Leech heredity.

3. What was Beatrix excited to show off at local county fairs?
(a) Her baking skills.
(b) Her affection for the community.
(c) Her art work.
(d) Her farm animals.

4. How old was Beatrix when Caroline invited her to her home?
(a) Twenty-eight years old.
(b) Twenty-four years old.
(c) Thirty-two years old.
(d) Twenty years old.

5. What would Beatrix carry instead of luggage on her travels?
(a) Animals carriers.
(b) Laundry bags.
(c) Picnic baskets.
(d) An easel and paintbox.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what fad of the time did Beatrix's father like to engage?

2. Who was angered by the condescension at the meeting in 1896?

3. What did Beatrix and her brother collect together as children?

4. What inspired the story "The Tale of Two Bad Mice"?

5. How is "The Tailor of Gloucester" said to be different from Beatrix's other books?

(see the answer key)

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