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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were some qualities that Beatrix admired that were found on her grandmother's side?
(a) Her sense of humor and tact.
(b) Vibrancy and energy.
(c) Wealth and eccentricity.
(d) Constant kindness and forgiveness.

2. When was Warnes sent a copy of "The Tailor of Gloucester"?
(a) Easter, 1902.
(b) May Day, 1902.
(c) New Year's Day, 1902.
(d) Christmas, 1902.

3. Who urged Beatrix to submit "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for publication?
(a) Her father.
(b) Canon Rawnsley.
(c) Uncle Roscoe Henry.
(d) Bertram.

4. What did Beatrix's parents worry about the Warnes?
(a) The Warnes disliked them.
(b) The Warnes were stealing from Beatrix.
(c) The Warnes would corrupt Beatrix.
(d) The Warnes were incompetent.

5. What would the servants do while the Potter family visited the sea?
(a) They would accompany the Potters.
(b) They would clean the home.
(c) They would visit their loved ones.
(d) They would rest.

6. What fascinated Beatrix about Scotland during her childhood?
(a) Its exotic feel.
(b) Its calming feel.
(c) Its dangerous feel.
(d) Its magical feel.

7. How did Beatrix view her childhood surroundings?
(a) As pretentious.
(b) As oppressive.
(c) As fun.
(d) As something to escape.

8. What did Beatrix use to help draw the art for "The Tale of Two Bad Mice"?
(a) Stencils.
(b) Models.
(c) Norman's pet mice.
(d) Photographs.

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

10. What was Beatrix's grandfather's position in parliament?
(a) He was the Sergeant-at-Arms
(b) He was the Lord Speaker.
(c) He was a Liberal MP.
(d) He was a Conservative MP.

11. What year did Beatrix finish "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"?
(a) 1910.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1905.

12. Where was Beatrix born?
(a) Meadowbrook.
(b) Bolton Gardens.
(c) Willowdown Valley.
(d) Clifton Heights.

13. What was the name of Beatrix's hedgehog character?
(a) Jeremy Fisher.
(b) Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.
(c) Miss Moppet.
(d) Cecily Parsley.

14. Where would the Potter family go in the summer?
(a) To Scotland.
(b) To Spain.
(c) To France.
(d) To Italy.

15. Why did the people at the meeting in 1896 dislike Beatrix's drawings?
(a) They were uncolored.
(b) They were amateur.
(c) They were not abstract.
(d) They were not realistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Beatrix feel growing up as a result of not being a part of her parents' lives?

2. What interests did Miss Hammond encourage in Beatrix?

3. What would Beatrix sometimes write about while in Scotland?

4. What did Beatrix live without during her youth?

5. Around what holiday would the Potter family visit the sea?

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