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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 accept a marriage proposal?
(a) 1933.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1898.

2. In photographs from her childhood, Dinesen appeared to the the _______________ sister.
(a) thinking.
(b) artistic.
(c) belligerent.
(d) beautiful.

3. 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.

4. In what year did Wilhelm Dinesen marry?
(a) 1881.
(b) 1954
(c) 1777.
(d) 1901.

5. What was the only activity that Dinesen and Bror enjoyed doing together?
(a) Going on safari.
(b) Playing pool.
(c) Traveling.
(d) Hosting dinner parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the aristocratic landowners in Africa feel about Dinesen?

2. Why was Dinesen more attracted to her father's family?

3. What did Dinesen choose to do to relieve stress and anxiety?

4. Some of Dinesen's letters to her family hinted at _____________________.

5. What was the one thing that Thomas admired about Dinesen?

(see the answer key)

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