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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. Why was Dinesen more attracted to her father's family?
(a) They took her on trips.
(b) They were all very funny.
(c) They were very down to earth.
(d) They spoiled her.

2. What was Isak Dinesen's home country?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Kenya.
(d) Norway.

3. How old was Dinesen in 1906?
(a) 14
(b) 21.
(c) 29.
(d) 18.

4. What was Dinesen's nickname?
(a) Toni.
(b) Tanya.
(c) Tamme.
(d) Tanne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the work in #6 created?

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

3. What did Dinesen and her fiance plan to establish in the country in #52?

4. Which friend injected some liveliness into Dinesen's life during this time?

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

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