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

2. What was Beatrix's parents' approach to religion?
(a) Rigid and unforgiving.
(b) Calm and unenthusiastic.
(c) A half-hearted attempt at devotion.
(d) Complete obedience and faith.

3. What kind of comicality does Lane say is expressed on each page of Beatrix's books?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Slapstick.
(c) Parody.
(d) Satirical.

4. In what fad of the time did Beatrix's father like to engage?
(a) Sculpting.
(b) Amateur photography.
(c) Bird watching.
(d) Stage acting.

5. Norman died of________.
(a) Leukemia.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Beatrix's full name?

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

3. According to Chapter 2, which of the following did not bother Beatrix?

4. How long did Beatrix's tenant farmer work on the farm after she bought it?

5. Who was angered by the condescension at the meeting in 1896?

(see the answer key)

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