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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 was the name of the farm Beatrix purchased in 1905?
(a) Ambling Acres Farm.
(b) Hill Top Farm.
(c) Mountain Lane Farm.
(d) Bluebird Meadow Farm.

2. How is Beatrix's parents' schedule described?
(a) Empty and rather sad.
(b) Hectic and chaotic.
(c) Full of unimportant affairs.
(d) Mundane and routine.

3. Why did Beatrix publish her later stories?
(a) To prove to her publisher that she could still sell books.
(b) To regain her previous glory.
(c) To make money.
(d) To show appreciation to her American fans.

4. What language did Beatrix work to translate her books into?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Gaelic.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

5. What did Bertram's art focus on?
(a) The Lake District.
(b) The Scottish countryside.
(c) The English coast.
(d) Cityscapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix focus on producing in 1910?

2. Which individuals impressed Beatrix in Chapter 8?

3. To what religious group did Beatrix's parents belong?

4. What 'vulgarity' does Lane note Beatrix's works lacked?

5. In which season did Beatrix publish "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"?

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