Mothers in Beatrix Potter – quiz

It's Mother's Day this Sunday! Celebrate your wonderful mum with these cuddly mummies from the stories of Beatrix Potter
  
  


  1. In the Tale of Peter Rabbit, what does Mother Rabbit forbid her children from doing?

    1. Eating cake

    2. Getting dirty

    3. Entering the garden of Mr McGregor

    4. Doing their homework

  2. What is the name of the kittens' mother in The Tale of Tom Kitten?

    1. Mrs Tittlemouse

    2. Tabitha Twitchit

    3. Moppet

    4. Mittens

  3. In the Tale of Tom Kitten, what is Tom's mother doing when she banishes the naughty kittens outside?

    1. Making a cake

    2. Making hot buttered toast

    3. Cleaning the house

    4. Watching tv

  4. What does Peter's mother give Peter after he gets home in The Tale of Peter Rabbit?

    1. A scolding

    2. A big hug

    3. A mug of hot chocolate

    4. A cup of chamomile tea

  5. In the Tale of Samuel Whiskers, where does Tom Kitten escape after his sisters are put in the cupboard by his mother to keep them out of the way?

    1. The garden

    2. His bedroom

    3. The chimney

    4. The oven

Solutions

1:C, 2:B, 3:B, 4:D, 5:C

Scores

  1. 1 and above.

    Hmm we're not doing too well - maybe you should fetch mummy to help?

  2. 3 and above.

    Almost there - have another go and you'll get them all!

  3. 5 and above.

    Well done! You know your mummies in fiction - go and give yours a hug!

 

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