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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Norman's personality made her more comfortable with him?

2. Who urged Beatrix to submit "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for publication?

3. For what type of equality did Beatrix's grandfather campaign?

4. What was the surname of Beatrix's cousin Caroline?

5. What was Beatrix's father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Beatrix and Norman grow closer to one another?

2. What happened when Beatrix wrote a paper on mold spores?

3. While in Gloucester, what story did Beatrix compose? What did she think of this story?

4. Describe Edmund Potter, Beatrix's grandfather.

5. What did Beatrix think of her childhood surroundings?

6. Describe the Potters' interest in art.

7. How was the Warne family different from Beatrix's family?

8. Who was Canon Rawnsley?

9. What did Bertram and Beatrix do together as children?

10. How did Beatrix spend her days after Bertram left home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beatrix yearned for a sense of independence from her parents. Why were her parents so strict, even when Beatrix was a woman of an advanced age? How did Beatrix gain a sense of independence? How did she finally leave her parents house?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of Beatrix's life. How did the Victorian and Edwardian values of the time shape and influence Beatrix's life? What did she think of Bolton Gardens? How did Scotland and the Lake District impact her?

Essay Topic 3

Publishing a written work was not easy for Beatrix to do. Why was it so difficult for Beatrix to find a publisher to publish "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"? How did she go about publishing the book herself? Who finally expressed an interest in her work? What changes did Beatrix have to make to have her work published? How did the collaborative aspect of publishing bring her and her fiancé Norman closer together? Did Beatrix enjoy the publishing aspect of writing?

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