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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. According to the author, Beatrix's art was founded in __________.
(a) Science.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Passion.
(d) Love.

2. How did Beatrix's parents become wealthy?
(a) Her mother had an excellent business sense.
(b) They inherited their money.
(c) They were lucky with stocks.
(d) Her father worked constantly.

3. Which of Beatrix's characters was made into a doll?
(a) Timmy Tiptoes.
(b) Tom Kitten.
(c) Jemima Puddle-Duck.
(d) Peter Rabbit.

4. According to the diary, what did Beatrix resent?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her critics.
(c) Becoming an adult.
(d) Living in the city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix find difficult about farm life?

2. How long did Beatrix's tenant farmer work on the farm after she bought it?

3. What does Lane say amuses adults about Beatrix's works?

4. What year did Beatrix finish "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"?

5. What did Beatrix write a paper about which was given to the Linnaean Society of London?

(see the answer key)

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