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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Fairy Caravan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is "The Tailor of Gloucester" said to be different from Beatrix's other books?
(a) It is more adult.
(b) It is in rhyme.
(c) It is about human characters.
(d) It is more diverse.

2. What did Beatrix NOT think was beautiful during her trips to Scotland?
(a) Rock formations.
(b) Animals.
(c) Farms.
(d) Cottages.

3. What did Beatrix do in the countryside while visiting Caroline?
(a) Wrote poetry.
(b) Caught butterflied.
(c) Photographed animals.
(d) Hunted fowl.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How large was the original "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"?

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

3. What is a common theme in Beatrix's work?

4. What was the name of the second farm Beatrix bought in 1909?

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

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