Comprehension
23. According to the passage, for whom did Beatrix Potter write a story about Squirrel Nutkin?
A. Eric
Be. Freda
C. Noel
D. Norah
D. Norah
20. How were all of the letters that Beatrix Potter wrote to the Moore Children similar?
A. They all featured a rabbit named Peter.
B. They all included color images.
C. They all told stories about animal characters.
D. They all began with funny jokes.
C. They all told stories about animal characters.
What is the meaning of "suitable" as used in paragraph 3?
A. appropriate
B. colorful
C. expensive
D. difficult
A. appropriate
Which sentence contains personification?
A. "The bookstore sold its copies quickly, and the owner asked for more."
B. "Back the story came. Rejected."
C. "He is one big smile."
D. "Beatrix had carefully saved her money all her life."
B. "Back the story came. Rejected."
25. How did Beatrix Potter's stories affect the Moore children?
A. The stories encouraged them to become writers and illustrators.
B. The stories improved their moods if they were feeling down.
C. The stories taught them how to behave and follow directions.
D. The stories strengthened their reading and writing abilities.
B. The stories improved their moods if they were feeling down.
22. How does the author support the point that Beatrix Potter carefully saved her money?
A. The author states that Beatrix Potter did not spend much money to send letters to the children.
B. The author explains how much money it cost Beatrix Potter to publish 250 copies of her book.
C. The author describes why Beatrix Potter spent extra money for a color illustration in her book.
D. The author provides examples of the money that Beatrix Potter placed in her savings account.
D. The author provides examples of the money that Beatrix Potter placed in her savings account.
In paragraph 3, what does the word "blustered" most likely mean?
A. whispered quietly
B. spoke in an angry, forceful way
C. laughed loudly
D. agreed enthusiastically
B. spoke in an angry, forceful way
What does the phrase "marched boldly" in paragraph 13 tell you about how Beatrix felt?
A. She was afraid but trying to hide it.
B. She was confident and determined.
C. She was angry and upset.
D. She was in a hurry.
B. She was confident and determined.
Bonus Question:
What is the main theme of the passage about Beatrix Potter?
A. The importance of family support in achieving success
B. Overcoming obstacles to achieve one's dreams
C. The development of children's literature in England
D. The relationship between authors and publishing companies
B. Overcoming obstacles to achieve one's dreams
Bonus Question:
What does the passage suggest about society's view of women during Beatrix Potter's time?
A. Women were encouraged to pursue careers in publishing
B. Women were expected to focus on family rather than business
C. Women were frequently hired as illustrators but not as authors
D. Women were only allowed to write certain types of stories
B. Women were expected to focus on family rather than business
What is the meaning of the word "inheritance" as used in paragraph 12?
A. money or property received after someone dies
B. gifts given for special occasions
C. payment for work completed
D. loans from a bank
A. money or property received after someone dies
The passage states that Beatrix's parents' "criticism hurt." What type of figurative language is used when Annie wrote to Beatrix that Noel "is one big smile"?
A. personification
B. simile
C. metaphor
D. alliteration
C. metaphor
24. How did Beatrix Potter's parents change over time?
A. At first, Beatrix Potter's parents discouraged her from becoming an author, but then they became more supportive of her as she became successful.
B. At first, Beatrix Potter's parents loved to read the stories she wrote, but then they grew tired of reading about her animal characters.
C. At first, Beatrix Potter's parents said cruel words to her about writing, but then they taught her important writing skills to help her become successful.
D. At first, Beatrix Potter's parents gave her money to publish her books, but then they decided that she should find ways to publish her own books.
A. At first, Beatrix Potter's parents discouraged her from becoming an author, but then they became more supportive of her as she became successful.
19. Which quotation from the passage supports the inference that Beatrix Potter was confident that her book would be successful?
A. "Soon all of the Moore children had their own tales." (Paragraph 8)
B. "Only one publisher, Frederick Warne & Company, offered encouragement. Still, the editor turned it down." (Paragraph 10)
C. "Then, I shall print it myself!" Beatrix declared. (Paragraph 11)
D. "If she was willing to make all color illustrations for it, they would publish it themselves! Beatrix was delighted." (Paragraph 13)
C. "Then, I shall print it myself!" Beatrix declared. (Paragraph 11)
What does the word "disobedient" in paragraph 12 mean?
A. someone who follows rules
B. someone who is very sick
C. someone who does not obey
D. someone who is very young
C. someone who does not obey
When the text says "Beatrix escaped to Wandsworth," what does this figurative language suggest?
A. Beatrix was running away from danger
B. Beatrix was hiding from her parents
C. Beatrix found relief and comfort in going there
D. Beatrix was planning to move there permanently
C. Beatrix found relief and comfort in going there
26. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902 after Beatrix Potter wen through many challenges with drafts and finding the right publishing companies.
B. Beatrix Potter was inspired by the children of friends when she created the characters of her stories such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit which was later published in 1902.
C. The family of Beatrix Potter encouraged her to create characters most children would relate to which led to several publishing companies wanting to print her stories.
D. Regardless of the lack of support her parents showed, Beatrix Potter was able to create many children's stories and sell them to printing companies.
B. Beatrix Potter was inspired by the children of friends when she created the characters of her stories such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit which was later published in 1902.
21. Which two quotations support the point that Beatrix Potter was confident in her work?
A. "Only one publisher, Frederick Warne & Company, offered encouragement." (Paragraph 10)
B. "Then, I shall print it myself!" Beatrix declared. (Paragraph 11)
C. "The book version was slightly longer than Noel's letter had been, and all the illustrations were in black and white-- all but one." (Paragraph 12)
D. "Its brightness added something special to slim volume." (Paragraph 12)
E. "Beatrix marched boldly into a neighborhood bookstore and persuaded the owner to sell her book." (Paragraph 13)
B. "Then, I shall print it myself!" Beatrix declared. (Paragraph 11)
E. "Beatrix marched boldly into a neighborhood bookstore and persuaded the owner to sell her book." (Paragraph 13)
What does the word "chamomile" in paragraph 12 most likely refer to?
A. a type of medicine
B. a kind of herbal tea
C. a color for illustrations
D. a character in the story
B. a kind of herbal tea
In paragraph 12, the author writes that “Its brightness added something special to the slim volume.”
What does this figurative language suggest about Beatrix’s feelings toward her book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
A. She believed the color illustration made the book feel more lively and meaningful.
B. She thought the brightness made the book harder to read.
C. She added color only because the publisher told her to.
D. She did not think the color made any difference in the book’s appearance.
A. She believed the color illustration made the book feel more lively and meaningful.