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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Summer Holidays.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would Beatrix and her brother often do with the animals and plants they observed?
(a) Paint and draw them.
(b) Photograph them.
(c) Write stories about them.
(d) Give them new names.

2. Beatrix's childhood nurse is described as ________________.
(a) A Liberal.
(b) A Scottish Calvinist.
(c) An atheist.
(d) A hillbilly.

3. How did Beatrix feel growing up as a result of not being a part of her parents' lives?
(a) Free.
(b) Unwanted.
(c) Independent.
(d) Lonely.

4. How is Beatrix's parents' schedule described?
(a) Mundane and routine.
(b) Hectic and chaotic.
(c) Empty and rather sad.
(d) Full of unimportant affairs.

5. Around what holiday would the Potter family visit the sea?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Victoria Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix's personality as a child lead her to do?

2. How are Beatrix's grandparents described?

3. What began to influence Beatrix's personality during her childhood?

4. What were some qualities that Beatrix admired that were found on her grandmother's side?

5. What did Beatrix and her brother make together as children?

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