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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 focus her life on after marrying?
(a) Charity work.
(b) Farming.
(c) Writing.
(d) Raising a family.

2. What was the name of the tenant farmer of Beatrix's farm?
(a) John Calders.
(b) John Cartwright.
(c) John Cannon.
(d) John Caldwell.

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

4. What animal inspired Beatrix to write "The Roly-Poly Pudding"?
(a) Rats.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Weasels.
(d) Pigs.

5. Which of Beatrix's American-published books was a failure?
(a) "The Tale of Little Pig Robinson."
(b) "The Fairy Caravan."
(c) "Sister Anne."
(d) "Wag-by Wall."

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was the code in Beatrix's diary cracked?

2. How many copies of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" did Beatrix have printed originally?

3. How did other books choose to illustrate animal characters?

4. What does Lane say amuses adults about Beatrix's works?

5. What legend did Beatrix's parents respect?

(see the answer key)

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