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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 initially plan to do with her farm?
(a) Manage it from afar.
(b) Turn it into a studio and gallery.
(c) Move her parents there.
(d) Turn it into a goat farm.

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

3. In Chapter 5, what is said to have become a problem for Beatrix as she got more famous?
(a) Infringements on her copyrights.
(b) Harassment by the press.
(c) Trespassers on her farm.
(d) Hate mail.

4. Beatrix's childhood nurse is described as ________________.
(a) A Scottish Calvinist.
(b) A Liberal.
(c) A hillbilly.
(d) An atheist.

5. What was Beatrix's parents' approach to religion?
(a) A half-hearted attempt at devotion.
(b) Complete obedience and faith.
(c) Rigid and unforgiving.
(d) Calm and unenthusiastic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lane note Beatrix's stories usually lack?

2. What was Beatrix's full name?

3. In what fad of the time did Beatrix's father like to engage?

4. How old were Beatrix and Norman when they decided to marry?

5. What did Beatrix NOT think was beautiful during her trips to Scotland?

(see the answer key)

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