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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The House in Bedford Square.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Canon Rawnsely?
(a) A Scottish laird.
(b) A professor.
(c) A reporter.
(d) A vicar.

2. How large was the original "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"?
(a) Four by five inches.
(b) Seven by nine inches.
(c) Eight by eleven inches.
(d) Three inches square.

3. What kind of lessons did Beatrix take as an adult?
(a) Singing lessons.
(b) Cooking lessons.
(c) Drawing lessons.
(d) Etiquette lessons.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?

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

3. What did Beatrix live without during her youth?

4. In which season did Beatrix publish "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"?

5. For what type of equality did Beatrix's grandfather campaign?

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