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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two Tania, Chapters 21-24: Dramatis Personae; Intermezzo; Thomas; Kamante and Lulu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Dinesen leave for Africa?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1913.

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

3. Who was Thomas?
(a) Dinesen's brother.
(b) Dinesen's lover.
(c) The butler.
(d) Bror's valet.

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

5. What was the name of Dinesen's younger brother who enlisted in the Danish army?
(a) Edgar.
(b) Friedrik.
(c) Hans.
(d) Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dinesen's most famous literary work?

2. Dinesen was always interested in writing and ________________.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Bror?

4. Most of Dinesen's work was created in which literary style?

5. Dinesen was adamant about not living her life _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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