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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. What would Beatrix carry instead of luggage on her travels?
(a) Picnic baskets.
(b) An easel and paintbox.
(c) Laundry bags.
(d) Animals carriers.

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

3. How big was Trouthbeck Park?
(a) Twenty-four acres.
(b) Four thousand acres.
(c) Five hundred acres.
(d) Two thousand acres.

4. What does Lane note Beatrix's stories usually lack?
(a) An antagonist.
(b) A moral.
(c) A climax.
(d) A happy conclusion.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Beatrix keen to adopt after marrying?

3. What did Warnes tell Beatrix she would have to do if she wanted him to publish "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"?

4. What did Beatrix's diary often talk about?

5. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?

(see the answer key)

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