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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three Isak Dinesen, Chapters 33-36: Amor Fati; Seven Gothic Tales; In a Dark Wood; Out of Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city did Dinesen go on a shopping spree after a good harvest in 1918?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) Madrid.
(d) London.

2. In 1923 Dinesen's health failed due to Malaria or _________________.
(a) Cancer.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. How did Denys react when Dinesen told him she might have been pregnant?
(a) He was angry.
(b) He was stunned.
(c) He was less than enthusiastic.
(d) He was thrilled.

4. How did the aristocratic landowners in Africa feel about Dinesen?
(a) They were wary of her.
(b) They never accepted her.
(c) They supported her.
(d) They exiled her.

5. With which relative did Dinesen develop a conflict?
(a) Aunt Belinda.
(b) Aunt Betty.
(c) Aunt Beryl.
(d) Aunt Bess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of Dinesen's routine activities?

2. Who was Denys Finch Hatton?

3. In which of the following arts was Dinesen NOT adept?

4. What were some of the first things that Dinesen wrote?

5. The person in #39 reminded Dinesen of __________________.

(see the answer key)

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