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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One Tanne Chapters 9-14: Countess Daisy; First Tales; Love, Humble and Audacious; Rue; La Valse Mauve; Noble Prospects.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which city did Dinesen study art?
(a) New York.
(b) Rome.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Paris.

2. Why did Dinesen's maternal family oppose her interest in the men in #25?
(a) They were not Jewish.
(b) They were enemies of the state.
(c) They would never amount to much.
(d) Their philosophies were too radical.

3. What was a cherished event in family life when Dinesen was growing up?
(a) Storytelling.
(b) Vacations.
(c) Sunday brunch.
(d) Birthday parties.

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

5. With whom did Dinesen spend most of her time during her childhood?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Her nanny.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sisters.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who was Andreas Nicolaj Hansen?

4. What was Dinesen's native language?

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

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