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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 did Beatrix's parents discourage?
(a) Painting and writing.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Crying.
(d) Vanity.

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

3. What holiday did the Potter family never celebrate?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) St. Valentine's Day.
(d) Easter.

4. How are Beatrix's grandparents described?
(a) Original and wild.
(b) Sad and forgiving.
(c) Cold and standoffish.
(d) Mean and cranky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Beatrix's father do in the summer during their vacation?

2. What was Beatrix's full name?

3. What would Beatrix and her brother often do with the animals and plants they observed?

4. Where was Beatrix born?

5. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?

(see the answer key)

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