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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of comicality does Lane say is expressed on each page of Beatrix's books?
(a) Slapstick.
(b) Satirical.
(c) Parody.
(d) Ironic.

2. How old was Beatrix when she died?
(a) Seventy-one years old.
(b) Sixty-two years old.
(c) Eighty-four years old.
(d) Seventy-seven years old.

3. Who took care of Beatrix's property during World War I?
(a) Bertram.
(b) Beatrix's father.
(c) A hired worker.
(d) Beatrix.

4. Lane describes the seam running underneath the main narrative of Beatrix's work as__________.
(a) Comical.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Educational.
(d) Toughness.

5. Who visited Beatrix in 1927?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) A fan.
(c) An angry publisher.
(d) A friend from school.

6. What did Beatrix focus on producing in 1910?
(a) A museum exhibition.
(b) A novel for adults.
(c) Propaganda.
(d) Sets for a theatrical production.

7. What does Lane say amuses adults about Beatrix's works?
(a) The stories.
(b) The simplicity.
(c) The illustrations.
(d) The subtleties.

8. How did Americans treat Beatrix?
(a) With indifference.
(b) As if she were a sideshow.
(c) Harshly.
(d) With respect.

9. According to the author, Beatrix's water colors were perfect for ____________.
(a) The time they were published.
(b) Merchandising.
(c) Beatrix's genre.
(d) Very young children.

10. Which of Beatrix's characters was made into a doll?
(a) Jemima Puddle-Duck.
(b) Tom Kitten.
(c) Timmy Tiptoes.
(d) Peter Rabbit.

11. What was the name of the village local to Beatrix's farm?
(a) Swan Hollow.
(b) Sidleby.
(c) Shepton.
(d) Sawrey.

12. What does the author say of Beatrix's art works?
(a) They were easily imitated by children.
(b) They were well executed.
(c) They were sweet.
(d) They were amateurish.

13. What was Beatrix keen to adopt after marrying?
(a) Her new name.
(b) An optimistic attitude.
(c) A baby boy.
(d) A new lease on life.

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

15. What health issue did Beatrix face in 1939?
(a) She broke her leg.
(b) She had a heart attack.
(c) She had an operation.
(d) She started to lose her hearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beatrix's brother confess when his parents objected to Beatrix's second engagement?

2. What did Beatrix find difficult about farm life?

3. Dolls from which country overloaded the marketplace?

4. What was the name of the farm Beatrix purchased in 1905?

5. Why did Beatrix hate change?

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