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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Mrs. Heelis of Sawrey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Beatrix's father when he died?
(a) Sixty-three.
(b) Seventy-five.
(c) Eighty-one.
(d) Eighty-eight.

2. To what religious group did Beatrix's parents belong?
(a) The Presbyterians.
(b) The Unitarians.
(c) The Mormons.
(d) The Lutherans.

3. What was Beatrix's parents' approach to religion?
(a) Rigid and unforgiving.
(b) Complete obedience and faith.
(c) Calm and unenthusiastic.
(d) A half-hearted attempt at devotion.

4. Who was angered by the condescension at the meeting in 1896?
(a) Beatrix.
(b) Bertram.
(c) Uncle Henry.
(d) Mrs. Potter.

5. How did Beatrix find children's literature was treated in America?
(a) As an increasingly important genre.
(b) Seriously.
(c) With confusion.
(d) As a novelty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Caroline have a home?

2. What were the books Beatrix published after her marriage based on?

3. What was Beatrix excited to show off at local county fairs?

4. What animal was central to the financing of Beatrix's farm?

5. Which characters did Beatrix imbue with a sense of pride and self-reliance?

(see the answer key)

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