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

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

3. In what year did Dinesen publish her first story?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1907.

4. What is a Gypsy Moth?
(a) A drink.
(b) An airplane.
(c) An insect.
(d) A hobo.

5. The disease in #127 primarily affected Dinesen's __________________.
(a) digestive system.
(b) joints.
(c) lungs.
(d) brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dinesen thought that _________________________ were among the most courageous acts a human could do.

2. What two animals did Dinesen and Denys come upon on New Year's Day?

3. Dinesen was always interested in writing and ________________.

4. While in Africa, Dinesen became an accomplished _____________________.

5. Dinesen gained a reputation as one of the most ______________________.

(see the answer key)

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