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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 did Beatrix NOT think was beautiful during her trips to Scotland?
(a) Cottages.
(b) Animals.
(c) Rock formations.
(d) Farms.

2. What is characteristic of many of the locations in Beatrix's books?
(a) They are named after her friends.
(b) They are free of humans.
(c) They are imaginary.
(d) They are real.

3. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?
(a) The Crompton legend.
(b) The Roscoe legend.
(c) The Potter legend.
(d) The Leech legend.

4. How did the books Beatrix published after her marriage compare to her others?
(a) They were incomparable.
(b) They were of lower quality.
(c) They were of equal quality.
(d) They were of superior quality.

5. According to the author, Beatrix's water colors were perfect for ____________.
(a) The time they were published.
(b) Very young children.
(c) Merchandising.
(d) Beatrix's genre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lane say is a fine art for which Beatrix had a talent?

2. What does Lane note Beatrix's stories usually lack?

3. How are Caroline's political views described?

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

5. Who was Miss Hammond?

(see the answer key)

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