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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Beatrix Potter Books.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are Caroline's political views described?
(a) As radical.
(b) As conservative.
(c) As eccentric.
(d) As liberal.

3. What does Beatrix express her sense of through her characters?
(a) The workings of children's imaginations.
(b) Entire species.
(c) Human foibles.
(d) Archetypal characteristics.

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

5. What began to influence Beatrix's personality during her childhood?
(a) Her Roscoe heredity.
(b) Her Crompton heredity.
(c) Her Potter heredity.
(d) Her Leech heredity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix and her brother make together as children?

2. According to the author, Beatrix's water colors were perfect for ____________.

3. How did children respond to "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"?

4. What about Norman's personality made her more comfortable with him?

5. As children, what would Beatrix and her brother do with animal corpses?

(see the answer key)

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