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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Hill Top Farm.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the tenant farmer of Beatrix's farm?
(a) John Cannon.
(b) John Cartwright.
(c) John Calders.
(d) John Caldwell.

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

3. What interests did Miss Hammond encourage in Beatrix?
(a) Her interest in farming.
(b) Her interest in writing.
(c) Her interest in travel.
(d) Her interest in nature.

4. In which season did Beatrix publish "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

5. What was Beatrix's first children's book?
(a) The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes.
(b) The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan.
(c) The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse.
(d) The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beatrix's childhood nurse is described as ________________.

2. How long did it take to translate the code in Beatrix's diary?

3. What was Beatrix's father's profession?

4. Who urged Beatrix to submit "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for publication?

5. What was the follow-up book to Peter Rabbit?

(see the answer key)

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