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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) Vanity.
(b) Painting and writing.
(c) Crying.
(d) Gossip.

2. What interests did Miss Hammond encourage in Beatrix?
(a) Her interest in farming.
(b) Her interest in writing.
(c) Her interest in travel.
(d) Her interest in nature.

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

4. What was Beatrix's brother's name?
(a) Alistair.
(b) Bertram.
(c) Dunstan.
(d) Elliot.

5. What would Beatrix's father do in the summer during their vacation?
(a) Work.
(b) Gamble and play sports.
(c) Paint.
(d) Hunt and fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what religious group did Beatrix's parents belong?

2. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?

3. When was Beatrix born?

4. How is Beatrix's parents' schedule described?

5. What ideas did Beatrix believe in as stated in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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