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

2. How old was Dinesen when her father died?
(a) 17.
(b) 3.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

3. Who was Andreas Nicolaj Hansen?
(a) Dinesen's first husband.
(b) Dinesen's godfather.
(c) Dinesen's tutor.
(d) Dinesen's great grandfather.

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

5. Most of Dinesen's work was created in which literary style?
(a) Science Fiction.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Historical.
(d) Biographical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dinesen's mother came from a family of ___________________.

2. In what year did the Dinesen house burn down?

3. By what other name was Dinesen called?

4. With which relative did Dinesen develop a conflict?

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

(see the answer key)

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