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

2. After Beatrix's brother left home, what type of animal did Beatrix focus on?
(a) Groundhogs.
(b) Badgers.
(c) Mice.
(d) Owls.

3. Where did Caroline have a home?
(a) Holcombe Hill.
(b) Harescombe Grange.
(c) Huddinknoll.
(d) Haresfield.

4. Around what holiday would the Potter family visit the sea?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Victoria Day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

5. How did the books Beatrix published after her marriage compare to her others?
(a) They were of lower quality.
(b) They were of equal quality.
(c) They were of superior quality.
(d) They were incomparable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Beatrix's first children's book?

2. What animal inspired Beatrix to write "The Roly-Poly Pudding"?

3. What kind of lessons did Beatrix take as an adult?

4. What does the author say of Beatrix's art works?

5. What year did Beatrix finish "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"?

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