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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. According to the author, Beatrix's art was founded in __________.
(a) Love.
(b) Science.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Passion.

2. How did children respond to "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"?
(a) They didn't understand it.
(b) They loved it.
(c) They were frightened by it.
(d) They were bored by it.

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

4. Who urged Beatrix to submit "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for publication?
(a) Her father.
(b) Uncle Roscoe Henry.
(c) Canon Rawnsley.
(d) Bertram.

5. In her later years, what did Beatrix believe would depress her?
(a) Her gray hair.
(b) Growing old.
(c) Death.
(d) Idleness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Americans treat Beatrix?

2. Whom did Beatrix's Uncle Roscoe arrange for her to meet in 1896?

3. Beatrix's childhood nurse is described as ________________.

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

5. What was Beatrix excited to show off at local county fairs?

(see the answer key)

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