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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The House in Bedford Square.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the people at the meeting in 1896 dislike Beatrix's drawings?
(a) They were not abstract.
(b) They were not realistic.
(c) They were uncolored.
(d) They were amateur.

2. What did Beatrix's parents worry about the Warnes?
(a) The Warnes were incompetent.
(b) The Warnes would corrupt Beatrix.
(c) The Warnes were stealing from Beatrix.
(d) The Warnes disliked them.

3. What did Beatrix and her brother collect together as children?
(a) Plants and animals.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Stamps.
(d) Matchbooks.

4. What was Beatrix's father's profession?
(a) Barrister.
(b) Doctor.
(c) General.
(d) Author.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many copies of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" did Beatrix have printed originally?

2. When was Beatrix born?

3. Norman died of________.

4. According to the diary, what did Beatrix resent?

5. How did Beatrix view her childhood surroundings?

(see the answer key)

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