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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One Tanne, Chapters 5-8: Three Sisters; The Road to Katholm; Aunt Bess; Art and Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Most of Dinesen's work was set in the __________________ or earlier.
(a) eighteenth century.
(b) nineteenth century.
(c) twenty first century.
(d) twentieth century.

3. Which of Dinesen's sisters died at an early age?
(a) Mai.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Inger.
(d) Kristina.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Wilhelm Dinesen?
(a) He went on hunting trips.
(b) He lived with Native Americans.
(c) He was an editor.
(d) He fought in wars.

5. Dinesen became interested in Georg Brandes and ______________________.
(a) Carl Jung.
(b) Benito Mussolini.
(c) Fredrick Nietzsche.
(d) Joseph Stalin.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which relative did Dinesen develop a conflict?

2. In what year did Wilhelm Dinesen marry?

3. Who did Wilhelm Dinesen marry?

4. What was Dinesen's native language?

5. What happened to Dinesen after the death of her sister?

(see the answer key)

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