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

2. What does Lane say is a fine art for which Beatrix had a talent?
(a) Expressing truth through fantasy.
(b) Entertaining children and adults alike.
(c) Keeping her admiring public at a distance.
(d) Dealing with publishers.

3. What did Beatrix make critical comments of in her diary from her early twenties?
(a) Plays.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Operas.
(d) Books.

4. What began to influence Beatrix's personality during her childhood?
(a) Her Leech heredity.
(b) Her Crompton heredity.
(c) Her Roscoe heredity.
(d) Her Potter heredity.

5. According to the diary, what did Beatrix resent?
(a) Her critics.
(b) Becoming an adult.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Living in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, Beatrix's water colors were perfect for ____________.

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

3. What was Beatrix's grandfather's position in parliament?

4. What did Bertram's art focus on?

5. What were some qualities that Beatrix admired that were found on her grandmother's side?

(see the answer key)

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