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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. How is "The Tailor of Gloucester" said to be different from Beatrix's other books?
(a) It is in rhyme.
(b) It is more diverse.
(c) It is about human characters.
(d) It is more adult.

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

3. What did Beatrix and her brother make together as children?
(a) Sculpting clay.
(b) Soap.
(c) Ink.
(d) Root beer.

4. Why didn't Beatrix's parents want her to marry Norman?
(a) He was younger than Beatrix.
(b) He was a publisher.
(c) He was a social climber.
(d) He was wealthy.

5. Where did Caroline have a home?
(a) Holcombe Hill.
(b) Huddinknoll.
(c) Haresfield.
(d) Harescombe Grange.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Beatrix and her brother often do with the animals and plants they observed?

2. How did other books choose to illustrate animal characters?

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

4. What would Beatrix carry instead of luggage on her travels?

5. What was against Caroline's beliefs?

(see the answer key)

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