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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three Isak Dinesen, Chapters 37-40: Winter's Tales; Life in a Cage; Heretics; Death of a Centaur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The person in #39 reminded Dinesen of __________________.
(a) her father.
(b) her sister.
(c) her aunt.
(d) her roommate.

2. After the war, Dinesen's health disintegrated due to age and ___________________.
(a) Cancer.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Dementia.

3. What was the state of Dinesen's marriage to Bror during this time?
(a) They renewed their vows.
(b) They were working on it.
(c) Their divorce was finalized.
(d) They were separated.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Denys?
(a) Anxious to be a father.
(b) Emotional and clinging.
(c) A confirmed bachelor.
(d) Dinesen's soul mate.

5. What made Dinesen think about emigrating from Denmark during the war?
(a) German occupation.
(b) Her family.
(c) Heavy taxation.
(d) Her religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What split Dinesen and Denys apart for a while?

2. Why did Germany come down hard on Denmark during the war?

3. Which friend injected some liveliness into Dinesen's life during this time?

4. What did Denys do for Dinesen that was better than anyone else could do?

5. What type of family was the person in #39 from?

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