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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Summer Holidays.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Beatrix view her childhood surroundings?
(a) As pretentious.
(b) As something to escape.
(c) As oppressive.
(d) As fun.

2. What was Beatrix's grandfather's position in parliament?
(a) He was a Conservative MP.
(b) He was a Liberal MP.
(c) He was the Sergeant-at-Arms
(d) He was the Lord Speaker.

3. What was Beatrix's brother's name?
(a) Elliot.
(b) Dunstan.
(c) Alistair.
(d) Bertram.

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

5. How are Beatrix's grandparents described?
(a) Sad and forgiving.
(b) Original and wild.
(c) Mean and cranky.
(d) Cold and standoffish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix's parents discourage?

2. What did Beatrix's personality as a child lead her to do?

3. What began to influence Beatrix's personality during her childhood?

4. What would Beatrix's father do in the summer during their vacation?

5. How did Beatrix's parents become wealthy?

(see the answer key)

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