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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Beatrix Potter Books.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many books did Beatrix publish after her marriage?
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

2. Lane describes the seam running underneath the main narrative of Beatrix's work as__________.
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Comical.
(c) Toughness.
(d) Educational.

3. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?
(a) The Roscoe legend.
(b) The Crompton legend.
(c) The Leech legend.
(d) The Potter legend.

4. How is "The Tailor of Gloucester" said to be different from Beatrix's other books?
(a) It is more adult.
(b) It is in rhyme.
(c) It is more diverse.
(d) It is about human characters.

5. The people at the meeting in 1896 were skeptical of ____________.
(a) Beatrix's talent.
(b) Beatrix's sanity.
(c) Beatrix's credentials.
(d) Beatrix's theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cracked the code in Beatrix's diary?

2. What did Beatrix's diary often talk about?

3. How are Caroline's political views described?

4. According to the diary, what did Beatrix resent?

5. How was Beatrix viewed by others as she aged in Bolton Gardens?

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