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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two Tania, Chapters 15-20: Sea Change; A Still Country; The Clear Darkness; Safari Life; Lucifer's Child; The Wing of Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom did Dinesen build a rapport while in Africa?
(a) The local politicians.
(b) The local minister.
(c) The aristocratic landowners.
(d) The African natives.

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

3. The aristocratic landowners in Africa considered the natives to be ________________.
(a) frightening.
(b) inferior.
(c) magical.
(d) warriors.

4. Which war further strained Dinesen's relations with the aristocratic landowners in Africa?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Crimean War.
(d) World War II.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dinesen begin to do at the age in #37?

2. In what year did Dinesen leave for Africa?

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

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Wilhelm Dinesen?

5. What was Isak Dinesen's home country?

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