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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what did many members of the press think of Beatrix?
(a) She was untalented.
(b) She was dead.
(c) She was delusional.
(d) She was gullible.

2. Whom did Beatrix become engaged to in Chapter 5?
(a) William Heelis.
(b) William Hawkes.
(c) William Healey.
(d) William Harper.

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

4. What is characteristic of many of the locations in Beatrix's books?
(a) They are free of humans.
(b) They are imaginary.
(c) They are real.
(d) They are named after her friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How big was Trouthbeck Park?

2. In Chapter 7, for what animal did Beatrix develop an interest?

3. According to the author, Beatrix's water colors were perfect for ____________.

4. In what year did Beatrix die?

5. What does the author say of Beatrix's art works?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lane say was the core of Beatrix's genius?

2. Why did Beatrix publish "The Fairy Caravan"? Why didn't she release it in Britain?

3. What were Beatrix's initial plans for Hill Top Farm and its tenant farmer?

4. How did Beatrix feel about old age?

5. How did Beatrix feel about being a celebrity?

6. What inspired Beatrix's story, "Roly-Poly Pudding"?

7. What does Lane note Beatrix's stories lacked?

8. What side projects did Beatrix pass her time with when she was not at her farm?

9. How did Beatrix prepare for her operation in 1939?

10. What does Lane say caused "Sister Anne" to fail?

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