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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Fairy Caravan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Beatrix live without during her youth?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Literature.
(c) Religion.
(d) Superstition.

2. Whom did Beatrix's Uncle Roscoe arrange for her to meet in 1896?
(a) The Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
(b) The Director of the Royal Ballet.
(c) The Director of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
(d) The Director of the Royal Society of Arts.

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

4. How did Beatrix feel about her demanding lifestyle after she married?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Tired.
(d) Satisfied.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Beatrix's grandparents described?

2. What is a common theme in Beatrix's work?

3. In what fad of the time did Beatrix's father like to engage?

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

5. After Beatrix's brother left home, what type of animal did Beatrix focus on?

(see the answer key)

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