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

2. With whom did Dinesen fall in love?
(a) Hiram Blunt.
(b) Henry Braun.
(c) Hans Blixen.
(d) Hank Brauer.

3. In what year did Dinesen accept a marriage proposal?
(a) 1898.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1933.

4. What subject did Dinesen study at the Copenhagen Royal Academy?
(a) Music.
(b) History.
(c) Art.
(d) Philosophy.

5. In what year did the Dinesen house burn down?
(a) 1898.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1904.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dinesen's nickname?

2. With whom did Dinesen spend most of her time during her childhood?

3. In what type of business was Wilhelm Dinesen involved?

4. In what year did Dinesen publish her first story?

5. In what movement did Dinesen become interested?

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