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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Mrs. Heelis of Sawrey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lane note Beatrix's stories usually lack?
(a) A moral.
(b) A climax.
(c) A happy conclusion.
(d) An antagonist.

2. Why didn't Beatrix publish one of her books in Britain?
(a) It was too autobiographical.
(b) The cost of distribution was too high.
(c) She wanted to give a special gift to Americans.
(d) It was anti-British.

3. What was the name of Beatrix's hedgehog character?
(a) Miss Moppet.
(b) Jeremy Fisher.
(c) Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.
(d) Cecily Parsley.

4. How did Beatrix feel growing up as a result of not being a part of her parents' lives?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Unwanted.
(c) Independent.
(d) Free.

5. How long did it take to translate the code in Beatrix's diary?
(a) One year.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix's personality as a child lead her to do?

2. According to Chapter 2, why were Beatrix and her brother in the countryside with their parents?

3. What did Beatrix find difficult about farm life?

4. What was the follow-up book to Peter Rabbit?

5. What would Beatrix's father do in the summer during their vacation?

(see the answer key)

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