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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One Tanne Chapters 9-14: Countess Daisy; First Tales; Love, Humble and Audacious; Rue; La Valse Mauve; Noble Prospects.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What pen name did Dinesen adopt?
(a) Osceola.
(b) Orpheus.
(c) Oleander.
(d) Orion.

2. By what other name was Dinesen called?
(a) Karen Blitzen.
(b) Karen Bingham.
(c) Karen Baxter.
(d) Karen Blixen.

3. In what year did Dinesen leave for Africa?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1913.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1972.

4. Dinesen was adamant about not living her life _____________________.
(a) in Europe.
(b) as a sculptor.
(c) through a husband.
(d) as a teacher.

5. In what year did the Dinesen house burn down?
(a) 1904.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1898.
(d) 1936.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Dinesen's older sister?

2. In what year did Dinesen accept a marriage proposal?

3. In what movement did Dinesen become interested?

4. What did Dinesen and her fiance plan to establish in the country in #52?

5. With whom did Dinesen spend most of her time during her childhood?

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