The Tailor of Gloucester quiz · 10 questions on Beatrix Potter's classic

Question 1 of 10

What is the tailor making when the story begins?

A coat for the Mayor of Gloucester to be married inA dress for his own daughterCurtains for the cathedralA waistcoat for the King

Question 2 of 10

What is the one thing he still needs to finish it?

A gold buttonOne more twist of cherry-coloured silkA yard of velvetA better pair of scissors

Question 3 of 10

What is the name of the tailor's cat?

SimpkinTabbyWhiskersThomas

Question 4 of 10

What does the tailor send the cat out to buy?

Only medicineFood and the cherry-coloured silkWool and candlesNothing, the cat goes out alone

Question 5 of 10

What does the tailor find under the teacups while the cat is out?

Mice the cat had trappedThe missing silkA letter from the MayorCoins he had lost

Question 6 of 10

What does he do about it?

He lets them all goHe gives them to the catHe puts them outside in the snowHe ignores them

Question 7 of 10

Where does the cat hide the silk in revenge?

Under the floorIn the teapotUp the chimneyIn the snow outside

Question 8 of 10

What does the tailor say over and over while he is ill?

Christmas is comingNo more twistThe cat has goneLight the candle

Question 9 of 10

Who finishes the coat while he is too ill to work?

The miceThe catA neighbourThe Mayor's servants

Question 10 of 10

What is left undone, with a note pinned to it?

The collarOne buttonholeThe sleevesThe lining