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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. How could Denys best be described?
(a) An author.
(b) A politican.
(c) A good cook.
(d) A confirmed bachelor.

2. Which friend injected some liveliness into Dinesen's life during this time?
(a) Dagmar Frielo.
(b) Daisy Frijs.
(c) Daphne Findier.
(d) Doris Fitz.

3. How old was Dinesen when she and Bror divorced?
(a) 40.
(b) 27.
(c) 32.
(d) 55.

4. What was the name of the book which Dinesen worked on during World War II?
(a) The Colors of Africa.
(b) Winter's Tales.
(c) Tales of Truth.
(d) Seasons of Love.

5. With what did Dinesen struggle throughout her life?
(a) Power.
(b) Money.
(c) Weight.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What likely caused Dinesen's miscarriage of a baby?

2. In what year did Dinesen leave for Africa?

3. What was a cherished event in family life when Dinesen was growing up?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Denys?

5. Who proposed marriage to Dinesen?

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