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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. Dinesen was always interested in writing and ________________.
(a) drawing.
(b) sculpting.
(c) cooking.
(d) riding horses.

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

3. What was the wish that Dinesen's aunt had for Dinesen?
(a) To compose an opera.
(b) To get married.
(c) To get a Masters degree.
(d) To become a doctor.

4. In what type of business was Wilhelm Dinesen involved?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Shipping.
(c) Education.
(d) Agriculture.

5. What was Dinesen's most famous literary work?
(a) Babbette's Feast.
(b) Out of Africa.
(c) The Sound and the Fury.
(d) For Whom the Bell Tolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dinesen was adamant about not living her life _____________________.

2. Who did Wilhelm Dinesen marry?

3. Why was Dinesen more attracted to her father's family?

4. Dinesen became interested in Georg Brandes and ______________________.

5. What subject did Dinesen study at the Copenhagen Royal Academy?

(see the answer key)

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